Meredith
5 countries#469 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Meredith was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
82,044 births recorded 1883–2025 · currently #469 · peaked in 1980 with 2,087 births
Most common in: Texas, New York, North Carolina, California, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,421 births recorded 1990–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 2017 with 96 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,344 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #517 · peaked in 2017 with 89 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
826 births recorded 1972–2022 · currently #3640 · peaked in 2008 with 62 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Nord, Guadeloupe, Bouches-du-Rhône, Pas-de-Calais
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
63 births recorded 1990–2025 · currently #780 · peaked in 2018 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
14 births recorded 2016–2020 · peaked in 2016 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Meredith’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #312 | — |
| 2007 | #346 | ↓34 |
| 2008 | #445 | ↓99 |
| 2009 | #484 | ↓39 |
| 2010 | #604 | ↓120 |
| 2011 | #601 | ↑3 |
| 2012 | #669 | ↓68 |
| 2013 | #658 | ↑11 |
| 2014 | #609 | ↑49 |
| 2015 | #589 | ↑20 |
| 2016 | #529 | ↑60 |
| 2017 | #499 | ↑30 |
| 2018 | #523 | ↓24 |
| 2019 | #579 | ↓56 |
| 2020 | #585 | ↓6 |
| 2021 | #570 | ↑15 |
| 2022 | #549 | ↑21 |
| 2023 | #509 | ↑40 |
| 2024 | #491 | ↑18 |
| 2025 | #469 | ↑22 |
Frequently asked questions about Meredith
Is Meredith a popular name?
Yes — Meredith currently ranks #469 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Meredith more common for boys or girls?
Meredith is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Meredith most popular?
Meredith peaked in 1980 in United States, with 2,087 recorded births that year.
Is Meredith rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Meredith’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1426 in 1895 to #469 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Meredith?
At least 84,291 babies have been recorded with the name Meredith across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Meredith popular in more than one country?
Yes — Meredith appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Meredith?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Meredith include Monroe, Daniella, Fiona, Jaylani.
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