Merideth
girl nameMerideth entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #1526 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#1526
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4417 |
| 1930s | #4128 |
| 1940s | #3115 |
| 1950s | #3841 |
| 1960s | #4078 |
| 1970s | #1897 |
| 1980s | #2598 |
| 1990s | #4186 |
| 2000s | #6886 |
| 2010s | #13283 |
| 2020s | #14074 |
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Merideth are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merideth alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merideth in 2025?
- Merideth is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merideth most popular?
- Merideth peaked in 1972, reaching #1526 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merideth with classmates?
- Merideth will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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