Muh-RED-ith (Wales); MEH-red-ith (US/England)
Meredith
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About Meredith
The name Meredith is currently ranked #469 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #140 in 1980. The name is most popular in Vermont, Louisiana, and Alabama. Meredith is occasionally used for boys in 2011.
Pronounced Muh-RED-ith (Wales); MEH-red-ith (US/England). 3 syllables.
As of September 2026, Meredith ranked #469 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #140 in 1980, Nameberry popularity #327.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #611 | 476 | 266.5 |
| 2015 | #590 | 510 | 285.7 |
| 2016 | #529 | 588 | 331.8 |
| 2017 | #502 | 628 | 363.7 |
| 2018 | #524 | 598 | 351.5 |
| 2019 | #580 | 527 | 314 |
| 2020 | #585 | 499 | 308.7 |
| 2021 | #570 | 533 | 324.8 |
| 2022 | #549 | 557 | 339.6 |
| 2023 | #509 | 595 | 370.8 |
| 2024 | #492 | 621 | 383.3 |
| 2025 | #469 | 656 | 408.1 |
World rankings
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Variations & nicknames
- Mer
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