Meridith

Meridith 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 England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2011.

Meridith at a glance

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

About the name Meridith

Meridith 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, Meridith first appears in Social Security records in 1939. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1128 in 1971, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,652 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Meridith in US records

First recorded (US)
1939
Best US rank
#1128 in 1971
Peak year
1971
Total since 1880
2,652

Meridith in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#5785 in 2011
Babies named Meridith in 2011
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Meridith mean?

The meaning of Meridith 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 Meridith a boy or girl name?

Meridith is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2011.

What origin is the name Meridith?

Meridith comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Meridith?

Meridith first appears in US records in 1939. Its best-ever ranking was #1128 in 1971, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].