Meredith
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Sea Lord; Protector of the Sea
Background: The name Meredith originates from the Welsh name 'Meredydd,' which is derived from the elements 'môr' (sea) and 'dydd' (lord or protector). This name has been used in Welsh contexts and shows connections to a Latin interpretation related to sea protection.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#448
Total births
81,382
Most popular decade
1980s
(58,176 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+120 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1883
Gender usage
5.2% male
94.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1883
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #892
- Peak year
- 1920
- Peak year births
- 106
- Peak rank
- #613
- Most recent year
- 2011
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,285
Female
- First year
- 1895
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,426
- Peak year
- 1980
- Peak year births
- 2,071
- Peak rank
- #140
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 621
- Recent rank
- #490
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).