Meredith is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #604 in 2010 with 486 recorded births. This places Meredith in the top 3% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,181 births ranking #237. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 58.8%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 3,657 girls born was named Meredith. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Meredith is a poised Welsh name usually understood to mean 'great ruler'. It feels intelligent, tailored, and longstanding.
Historically used for both sexes, Meredith later settled more strongly into feminine use in English-speaking countries. Its Welsh root gives it substance, while its sound keeps it elegant and modern enough.