Meridith
Meridith: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Meridith
- A female given name from Welsh, variant of Meredith.
How popular is Meridith?
Since 1880, 2,652 girls and 32 boys in the U.S. have been named Meridith (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1128 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #3844 in 1946. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Meridith
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Sibling name ideas for Meridith
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Meridith FAQ
What does the name Meridith mean?
A female given name from Welsh, variant of Meredith.
What is the origin of the name Meridith?
Meridith is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Meridith?
Since 1880, 2,652 girls and 32 boys in the U.S. have been named Meridith (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1128 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #3844 in 1946. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Meridith a boy or girl name?
Meridith is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,652 girls and 32 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.