Girl
Meredith
protector of the sea
About Meredith
Meredith commands respect through its substantial, confident presence, a name that never apologizes for taking up space. This classic choice has weathered trends without losing relevance, proving its enduring appeal across generations. Meredith suggests intelligence, capability, and natural leadership—someone who gets things done with grace and determination. The name carries literary and professional weight, projecting competence and creativity simultaneously. Its Welsh heritage adds cultural richness and historical depth that many modern inventions lack. Meredith offers nickname flexibility while standing powerfully on its own. This choice reflects parents who value substance over flash, tradition over trend, and names with genuine gravitas. Meredith promises a lifetime of being taken seriously while maintaining warmth and approachability.
Popularity of the Name Meredith
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | #890 | |||
| 1913 | #862 | |||
| 1914 | #938 | |||
| 1915 | #952 | |||
| 1916 | #835 | |||
| 1917 | #872 | |||
| 1918 | #789 | |||
| 1919 | #865 | |||
| 1920 | #838 | |||
| 1921 | #736 | |||
| 1922 | #757 | |||
| 1923 | #818 | |||
| 1924 | #827 | |||
| 1925 | #778 | |||
| 1926 | #796 | |||
| 1927 | #743 | |||
| 1928 | #727 | |||
| 1929 | #705 | |||
| 1930 | #724 | |||
| 1931 | #803 | |||
| 1932 | #720 | |||
| 1933 | #708 | |||
| 1934 | #573 | |||
| 1935 | #563 | |||
| 1936 | #508 | |||
| 1937 | #541 | |||
| 1938 | #476 | |||
| 1939 | #481 | |||
| 1940 | #524 | |||
| 1941 | #457 | |||
| 1942 | #444 | |||
| 1943 | #405 | |||
| 1944 | #391 | |||
| 1945 | #404 | |||
| 1946 | #423 | |||
| 1947 | #442 | |||
| 1948 | #468 | |||
| 1949 | #474 | |||
| 1950 | #466 | |||
| 1951 | #440 | |||
| 1952 | #474 | |||
| 1953 | #471 | |||
| 1954 | #528 | |||
| 1955 | #531 | |||
| 1956 | #551 | |||
| 1957 | #640 | |||
| 1958 | #672 | |||
| 1959 | #618 | |||
| 1960 | #642 | |||
| 1961 | #638 | |||
| 1962 | #625 | |||
| 1963 | #752 | |||
| 1964 | #567 | |||
| 1965 | #512 | |||
| 1966 | #508 | |||
| 1967 | #502 | |||
| 1968 | #403 | |||
| 1969 | #266 | |||
| 1970 | #234 | |||
| 1971 | #197 | #272 | ||
| 1972 | #197 | #160 | ||
| 1973 | #178 | #165 | ||
| 1974 | #175 | #226 | ||
| 1975 | #181 | #257 | ||
| 1976 | #172 | #297 | ||
| 1977 | #154 | #231 | ||
| 1978 | #146 | #206 | ||
| 1979 | #143 | #238 | ||
| 1980 | #140 | #260 | ||
| 1981 | #140 | #324 | ||
| 1982 | #150 | |||
| 1983 | #148 | |||
| 1984 | #148 | |||
| 1985 | #149 | |||
| 1986 | #150 | |||
| 1987 | #148 | |||
| 1988 | #152 | |||
| 1989 | #168 | #370 | ||
| 1990 | #190 | |||
| 1991 | #200 | #422 | ||
| 1992 | #199 | #530 | ||
| 1993 | #223 | #542 | ||
| 1994 | #231 | #629 | ||
| 1995 | #226 | #476 | ||
| 1996 | #237 | #536 | ||
| 1997 | #262 | #617 | #567 | |
| 1998 | #280 | #915 | #522 | |
| 1999 | #275 | #732 | #473 | |
| 2000 | #293 | #878 | #404 | |
| 2001 | #324 | #935 | #465 | |
| 2002 | #356 | #721 | ||
| 2003 | #363 | #839 | #590 | |
| 2004 | #336 | #463 | ||
| 2005 | #367 | #466 | ||
| 2006 | #312 | #738 | #439 | |
| 2007 | #347 | #644 | #393 | |
| 2008 | #445 | #694 | #377 | |
| 2009 | #485 | #645 | #502 | |
| 2010 | #604 | #627 | #490 | |
| 2011 | #602 | #670 | #528 | |
| 2012 | #669 | #678 | #496 | |
| 2013 | #658 | #657 | #478 | |
| 2014 | #610 | #564 | #610 | |
| 2015 | #590 | #591 | #514 | |
| 2016 | #530 | #593 | #424 | |
| 2017 | #502 | #486 | #466 | |
| 2018 | #524 | #496 | #467 | |
| 2019 | #581 | #568 | #518 | |
| 2020 | #585 | #569 | #592 | |
| 2021 | #570 | #528 | #554 | |
| 2022 | #549 | #556 | #483 | |
| 2023 | #509 | #672 | #580 | |
| 2024 | #492 | #669 | #729 | |
| 2025 | #469 | #769 | #735 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Meredith
- Meredyth
- Meradith
- Merideth
- Meredithe
- Meridith
Names Similar to Meredith
Nicknames for Meredith
- Merry
- Mer
- Merri
- Edith
- Edie
Famous People Named Meredith
| Meredith Vieira | American journalist and television personality |
| Meredith Salenger | American actress |
| Meredith Baxter | American actress |
| Meredith Brooks | American singer-songwriter |
| Meredith Gourdine | American Olympic athlete and inventor |
| Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum | German-American equestrian |
| Meredith Wilson | American composer and playwright |
| Meredith Willson | American composer and playwright |
| Meredith Monk | American composer, singer, and choreographer |
| Meredith Bishop | American actress |
| Meredith Hagner | American actress |
| Meredith Chivers | Canadian psychologist and sexologist |
| Meredith McClain | American Olympic swimmer |
| Meredith Marakovits | American sports reporter |
| Meredith Wild | American author |
| Meredith Ostrom | English-American actress and artist |
| Meredith Scott Lynn | American actress |
Characters Named Meredith
| Meredith Grey | Grey's Anatomy |
| Meredith Rodney McKay | Stargate Atlantis |
| Meredith Palmer | The Office |
| Meredith Quill | Marvel Comics |
| Meredith Vickers | Prometheus |
| Meredith Gordon | Heroes |
| Meredith Stannard | The West Wing |
| Meredith Bose | Bridgerton |
| Meredith Sulez | The Vampire Diaries |
| Meredith Stiehm | Homeland |
| Meredith Gentry | A Kiss of Shadows |
| Meredith Kane | Power |
| Meredith Logue | You |