Meredith
How to say it: MER-uh-dith · /ˈmɛrədɪθ/
From Welsh 'Maredudd' meaning 'great lord'; a medieval Welsh name now used predominantly for girls.
Meredith was the 464th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 656 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are up about 28% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #428 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #464 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 656 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,053 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | +28% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #428 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,735 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Down from its 1980s high, Meredith remains well used. Well below that peak, a small lift is expected.
What goes with it
Mellow murmuring sounds soft and breathy throughout. Gwendolyn sits nearby in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Meredith is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Welsh.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Meredith
- Meredith Baxter (born 1947)American actress and producer
- Meredith Monk (born 1942)American musician
- Meredith Brooks (born 1958)American singer, songwriter, musician and producer
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