Meadow

Meadow is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 946 girls in the United States.

Meadow at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Meadow

Meadow belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Meadow first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #327 in 2024, and in 2024 946 babies received the name — 11,255 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Meadow in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#327 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Meadow in 2024
946
Total since 1880
11,255

Meadow in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#275 in 2022
Babies named Meadow in 2025
155
Total since 1996
1,874

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Meadow mean?

The meaning of Meadow is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Meadow a boy or girl name?

Meadow is a girl name. In 2024, 946 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Meadow?

Meadow comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Meadow?

Meadow first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #327 in 2024, and 946 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].