Meridith

Girl name

Meridith has been given to 2,684 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It peaked in 1971.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,684

Peak year

1971 (104 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1917

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

99% girls / 1% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Meridith — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Meredithgirl

82,044 babies since 1883

Meridethgirl

1,761 babies since 1916

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Keeshagirl

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Melyndagirl

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Mandiegirl

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Neelygirl

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Denitagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Meridith?

Meridith has been given to 2,684 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Meridith peak?

Meridith peaked in 1971, when 104 babies were given the name.

Is Meridith a girl or boy name?

Meridith is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named Meridith are girls).

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