Total births
1,755
Girls' name · since 1916
Merideth
1,755 babies named Merideth in U.S. Social Security records since 1916, with the highest year being 1972. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,755
- total births
- 1916–2023
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1,755 girls have been named Merideth since 1916, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Merideth has been recorded 1,755 times among girls since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2023.
- 1,755 total births
- 1916–2023 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,755 girls have been named Merideth since 1916, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2023.
- 1,755
- total births
- 1916–2023
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Merideth was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
61 babies were named Merideth in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Merideth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Merideth splits its recorded history at 1978: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1916 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1972 peak of 61 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Merideth at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Merideth popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2023
- Peak year (1972)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 108 years of records
Merideth popularity over time - boys
6 total births recorded since 1927 (Merideth as boys' name)
Merideth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Merideth's strongest decade.
494 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Merideth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1930s 16
1930s
16 births
- 1940s 106
1940s
106 births
- 1950s 104
1950s
104 births
- 1960s 116
1960s
116 births
- 1970s
1970s
494 births
- 1980s
1980s
381 births
- 1990s
1990s
268 births
- 2000s 197
2000s
197 births
- 2010s 51
2010s
51 births
- 2020s 17
2020s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 494 births (28% of all-time use).
How Merideth compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Merideth's total volume
Merideth vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Merideth by state
Where Merideth concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 51 | 2.9% |
| #2 | California | | 31 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 26 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 15 | 0.9% |
| #5 | New York | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Merideth's total US births 2.9%
Even split
51 of 1,755 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Merideth? ▼
Merideth has been given to 1,755 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 61 babies were born in 1972, its single highest year.
When was Merideth most popular? ▼
Merideth was most popular in the 1970s decade with 494 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Merideth most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Merideth are Texas (51 births), California (31 births), Michigan (26 births).
How long has the name Merideth been used? ▼
Merideth has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 108 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Merideth? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Meredith, Mercedes, Merle, Mercy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Merideth's data
- Merideth's decade-level peak was the 1970s (494 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Merideths (51 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Merideth
Nearby Names Like Merideth
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Merideth
Meredith Girl
#492 77,787 births
Mercedes Girl
#1446 46,206 births
Merle Girl
14,723 births
Mercy Girl
#845 10,632 births
Merry Girl
#6942 10,369 births
Compare Merideth side by side: Merideth vs Meredith Merideth vs Mercedes Merideth vs Merle
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1916–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Merideth: Baby Name Since 1916 - 1,755 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/merideth. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Merideth draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.