Merredith
girl nameMerredith entered the US charts in 1957, peaked at #5984 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1957–2025
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rank today
#5984
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #6086 |
| 1960s | #6617 |
| 1970s | #7852 |
| 1980s | #9449 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Merredith are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Merredith alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merredith in 2025?
- Merredith is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merredith most popular?
- Merredith peaked in 1975, reaching #5984 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merredith with classmates?
- Merredith will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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