Meridith Name Popularity and Statistics
Meridith is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Meridith?
Meridith is spelled M-E-R-I-D-I-T-H. The name has 8 letters.
Meridith Popularity in 2021
Rank#13,464
Recorded Births6
- Girls usage fell 1,016 places to #13,464 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2019.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Meridith Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1995 through 2021. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Girls | 6 | #13,464 |
| 2019 | Girls | 7 | #12,448 |
| 2016 | Girls | 7 | #12,876 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6 | #14,482 |
| 2014 | Girls | 9 | #10,955 |
| 2013 | Girls | 9 | #11,000 |
| 2012 | Girls | 15 | #7,804 |
| 2011 | Girls | 7 | #13,347 |
| 2010 | Girls | 9 | #11,246 |
| 2009 | Girls | 14 | #8,454 |
| 2008 | Girls | 12 | #9,476 |
| 2007 | Girls | 15 | #8,098 |
| 2006 | Girls | 15 | #7,868 |
| 2005 | Girls | 20 | #5,999 |
| 2004 | Girls | 15 | #7,391 |
| 2003 | Girls | 25 | #4,943 |
| 2002 | Girls | 18 | #6,129 |
| 2001 | Girls | 25 | #4,688 |
| 2000 | Girls | 29 | #4,185 |
| 1999 | Girls | 26 | #4,313 |
| 1998 | Girls | 32 | #3,648 |
| 1997 | Girls | 25 | #4,239 |
| 1996 | Girls | 34 | #3,361 |
| 1995 | Girls | 27 | #3,878 |
When Was Meridith 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.
1971 · Girls
104 recorded births
National rank #1,125
1979 · Girls
100 recorded births
National rank #1,270
1974 · Girls
96 recorded births
National rank #1,169
1980 · Girls
93 recorded births
National rank #1,351
Where Meridith Ranked Highest in 2001
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #2,698 | 5 |