Meredith

Rank 549th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Meredith was 549th most popular baby name for girls and 1,081st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 550 babies were named Meredith in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 6,098 babies in the United States were named Meredith. Today, the average age of someone named Meredith is around 38 to 40 years old.

The name "Meredith" is not common today.

Nicknames for Meredith include Mer and Merry.

Meredith Meaning & Origin

Meredith is a Welsh name that means "great ruler," evoking connotations of leadership, strength, and authority.

The name Meredith is described as wise, resilient and cultured.

Pronunciation

Meredith is pronounced me-re-dith in English. The name Meredith has 8 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Meredith

  • The name Meredith has been used by several fictional characters in popular culture, including Meredith Grey from 'Grey's Anatomy,' Meredith Palmer from 'The Office,' and Meredith Blake from 'The Parent Trap.'

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Geography

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