How Many People Are Named Meredyth?
Complete statistics for the name Meredyth: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Meredyth is a unique name with roots in Old French, making it very rare today. Only 514 people named Meredyth live in the US, which means 1 in 641,626 Americans share this name. The peak popularity was in 1974 when 18 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 48All 605 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: 1974Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Meredyth Through the Generations
Meredyth has seen a steady but slow decline since its peak in 1974. Today, the majority of people named Meredyth are aged between 30 and 60, with 291 individuals falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, there's a significant number of younger Meredyths too, with 154 under 30, showing the name's enduring appeal across generations.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Meredyth's Old French roots
📄 About the Name Meredyth
How Many People Have the Name Meredyth?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 514 people in the United States currently share the name Meredyth. That works out to roughly 1 in every 641,626 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Meredyth a Common or Rare Name?
Meredyth 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 Meredyth Mean?
Meredyth means "creative variant of Meredith" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Meredyth in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Meredyth Most Popular?
The name Meredyth reached peak popularity in 1974, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Meredyth?
Approximately 514 people named Meredyth live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 605. That works out to roughly 1 in 641,626 Americans.
Is Meredyth a rare name?
Meredyth is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 641,626 Americans has this name.
What does the name Meredyth mean?
Meredyth means "creative variant of Meredith" and comes from Old French origins.
Is Meredyth more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Meredyth are male and 100% are female.
When was Meredyth most popular?
Meredyth peaked in 1974 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.