Meredith Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Meredith is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Meredith?
Meredith is spelled M-E-R-E-D-I-T-H. The name has 8 letters.
Meredith at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Meredith may derive from Old Welsh elements meaning “great” and “lord” or “protector.”
- Origin
- Meredith is commonly associated with Welsh origins and has been used in Wales.
- Pronunciation
- MER-uh-dith · 3 syllables
Meredith Popularity in 2025
Rank#469
Recorded Births656
- Girls usage rose 22 places to #469 and recorded 33 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Meredith Mean?
Meredith may derive from Old Welsh elements meaning “great” and “lord” or “protector.”
Origin: Meredith is commonly associated with Welsh origins and has been used in Wales.
How Do You Pronounce Meredith?
PronunciationMER-uh-dith
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Meredith?
- History
- Meredith has been recorded as a given name and surname in Welsh history and literature.
Meredith Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 656 | #469 |
| 2024 | Girls | 623 | #491 |
| 2023 | Girls | 595 | #509 |
| 2022 | Girls | 557 | #549 |
| 2021 | Girls | 534 | #570 |
| 2020 | Girls | 499 | #585 |
| 2019 | Girls | 527 | #579 |
| 2018 | Girls | 598 | #523 |
| 2017 | Girls | 628 | #499 |
| 2016 | Girls | 588 | #529 |
| 2015 | Girls | 510 | #589 |
| 2014 | Girls | 477 | #609 |
| 2013 | Girls | 433 | #658 |
| 2012 | Girls | 423 | #669 |
| 2011 | Girls | 477 | #601 |
| 2011 | Boys | 5 | #12,287 |
| 2010 | Girls | 486 | #604 |
| 2009 | Girls | 635 | #484 |
| 2008 | Girls | 710 | #445 |
| 2008 | Boys | 7 | #9,871 |
| 2007 | Girls | 952 | #346 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,064 | #312 |
| 2005 | Girls | 853 | #366 |
| 2004 | Girls | 953 | #335 |
When Was Meredith Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1980 · Girls
2,071 recorded births
National rank #140
1981 · Girls
2,047 recorded births
National rank #140
1979 · Girls
1,962 recorded births
National rank #143
1985 · Girls
1,959 recorded births
National rank #149
Where Meredith Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AL | #190 | 23 |
| WV | #230 | 7 |
| NH | #236 | 5 |
| LA | #241 | 18 |
| MS | #242 | 11 |
| IA | #275 | 12 |
| IN | #305 | 23 |
| KY | #307 | 14 |