Meredith Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
5% Masculine / 95% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Meredith means 'great ruler' or 'protector of the sea'.
Meaning of the Name Meredith
Meredith is a Welsh name meaning 'great ruler' or 'protector of the sea'. It is derived from the Welsh words 'mawr' meaning 'great' and 'dir' meaning 'lord' or 'ruler'. The name has ancient origins and was popularized by Welsh folklore and literature. Meredith is often associated with strength, leadership, and a deep connection to nature.
Popularity of the Name Meredith
The popularity for the name Meredith peaked in popularity in the year 1980 with 2,071 births, which ranked number 275 out of 17,729 unique names for that year. Meredith had the most female births in 1980 with 2,071, which ranked number 140 out of 12,163 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1920 with 106, which ranked number 613 out of 4,989 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Meredith has increased sharply over the last ten years from 423 births to 550 births, an increase of 30.02%. Among females, Meredith has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 423 births to 550 births, an increase of 30.02%.
Nationwide Popularity of Meredith
- 20 Year Trend of Meredith: -33.97%
- 10 Year Trend of Meredith: 30.02%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Meredith: 30.02%
Popularity of Meredith by State
Among females, Meredith was most popular in Southeastern states with 178 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 63 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Meredith. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 171 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 487 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 559 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 40 | 804 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 520 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 783 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 510 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 346 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 604 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 348 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 513 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 512 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 268 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 595 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 725 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 394 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 508 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 461 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 318 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 390 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 356 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 885 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 432 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 359 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 624 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 509 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 550 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 527 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 63 | 535 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 447 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 829 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 372 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Meredith
- Total Births of Meredith: 565 (2.66%)
- Female Births of Meredith: 565 (2.66%)
Given the upward trend of Meredith over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.66% increase in total births, for a total of 565 births in 2024. For Females, births for Meredith have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 565 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.66%.