How Many People Are Named Meridith?
Complete statistics for the name Meridith: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Meridith is a very rare female name, with only 2,486 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 132,742 Americans. This name peaked in popularity back in 1971 with 104 births, showing how its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 47All 2,684 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: 1971Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Meridith Through the Generations
Meridith has seen a steady decline in popularity over the decades, with its peak in 1971 when 104 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Meridith are between the ages of 30 and 60, indicating that the name was most popular among parents during the late 20th century. With 346 under 30 and 393 over 60, the name's distribution across different age groups suggests a fairly even spread, though it's less common now compared to its heyday.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Meridith's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Meridith
How Many People Have the Name Meridith?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 600 people in the United States currently share the name Meridith. That works out to roughly 1 in every 552,415 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Meridith a Common or Rare Name?
Meridith 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 Meridith Mean?
Meridith means "creative variant of Meredith" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Meridith in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Meridith Most Popular?
The name Meridith reached peak popularity in 1971, with 104 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Meridith?
Approximately 600 people named Meridith live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 600. That works out to roughly 1 in 552,415 Americans.
Is Meridith a rare name?
Meridith is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 552,415 Americans has this name.
What does the name Meridith mean?
Meridith means "creative variant of Meredith" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Meridith more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Meridith are male and 100% are female.
When was Meridith most popular?
Meridith peaked in 1971 with 104 births that year. Current trend: 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.