Meridith
girl nameMeridith entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #1125 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1939–2025
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rank today
#1125
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3429 |
| 1940s | #3246 |
| 1950s | #3087 |
| 1960s | #2888 |
| 1970s | #1274 |
| 1980s | #1809 |
| 1990s | #3372 |
| 2000s | #6723 |
| 2010s | #11770 |
| 2020s | #13464 |
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Meridith are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Meridith alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Meridith in 2025?
- Meridith is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Meridith most popular?
- Meridith peaked in 1971, reaching #1125 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Meridith with classmates?
- Meridith will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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