How Many People Are Named Meadow?

Complete statistics for the name Meadow: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Meadow
Very Rare
Old English

Meadow means 'meadow' in Old English, a serene landscape term. That's just 1 in 29,545 Americans named Meadow, making it very rare. With 97% under 30, it's definitely a modern name.

~799
Living in US
1 in 414,830
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Meadow
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Calm Natural Peaceful
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection with nature.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,182
Worldwide Bearers
#293,371
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
11,169
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
2
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
2
🇮🇱 Israel
2
🇷🇺 Russia
1
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1
🇫🇷 France
1
🇻🇳 Vietnam
1
🇿🇲 Zambia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
12 (0%)
♀ Female
11,157 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
10,944
Would be under 30 (97%)
317
Would be 30–60 (3%)
6
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 11,267 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Meadow Through the Generations

Meadow, a name that evokes the tranquility of rolling fields, saw its peak popularity in 2024 with 946 births. Today, there are 11,169 people named Meadow living in the US, with most under 30 years old. This younger demographic skews the average age to just 12, reflecting Meadow's status as a rising, contemporary choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,002
Texas 694
Pennsylvania 627
New York 611
Florida 593
Ohio 477
Illinois 387
Michigan 386
New Jersey 368
North Carolina 324

✨ Similar Names to Meadow

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Meadow's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Meadow

How Many People Have the Name Meadow?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 799 people in the United States currently share the name Meadow. That works out to roughly 1 in every 414,830 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Meadow a Common or Rare Name?

Meadow is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Meadow Mean?

Meadow means "meadow" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Meadow in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Meadow Most Popular?

The name Meadow reached peak popularity in 2024, with 946 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Meadow?

Approximately 799 people named Meadow live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 799. That works out to roughly 1 in 414,830 Americans.

Is Meadow a rare name?

Meadow is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 414,830 Americans has this name.

What does the name Meadow mean?

Meadow means "meadow" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Meadow more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Meadow are male and 100% are female.

When was Meadow most popular?

Meadow peaked in 2024 with 946 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US799
All-Time Births799
1 in X1 in 414,830
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2024
World Rank#293,371
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.