Meredith Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Meredith is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Meredith has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Meredith' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 704th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 755th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1044th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1772nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3702nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15020th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 859th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 535th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 553rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 226th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 181st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 370th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 565th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Meredith' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Meredith"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Meredith"
"Meredith" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 704th of 7545 | 1,325 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 755th of 6773 | 1,251 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1044th of 7552 | 974 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1772nd of 10718 | 412 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3702nd of 16616 | 225 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 15020th of 24088 | 31 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 859th of 9107 | 1,242 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 535th of 9204 | 3,133 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 553rd of 12526 | 5,403 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 226th of 19264 | 20,585 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 181st of 27321 | 26,553 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 370th of 35406 | 13,633 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 565th of 30306 | 6,565 |
Regional Popularity of "Meredith" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
35.17% 498th/1416 |
51.27% 707th/1379 |
39.69% 939th/2366 |
81.87% 935th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
34.86% 539th/1546 |
44.86% 698th/1556 |
42.29% 995th/2353 |
68.97% 1067th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
38.89% 866th/2227 |
60.91% 1480th/2430 |
41.04% 1171st/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
56.72% 2946th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Meredith" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
51.84% 734th/1416 |
49.75% 686th/1379 |
67.58% 1599th/2366 |
63.05% 720th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
29.82% 461st/1546 |
24.55% 382nd/1556 |
35.44% 834th/2353 |
29.80% 461st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
27.21% 606th/2227 |
15.84% 385th/2430 |
24.54% 700th/2853 |
20.29% 563rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
9.43% 277th/2937 |
4.71% 164th/3483 |
5.66% 199th/3518 |
8.48% 343rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
5.24% 193rd/3685 |
3.17% 142nd/4475 |
2.54% 132nd/5194 |
6.76% 427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.94% 318th/4582 |
6.55% 338th/5164 |
3.95% 289th/7313 |
10.64% 794th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
11.62% 463rd/3984 |
13.46% 604th/4487 |
7.39% 504th/6822 |
13.81% 867th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Meredith"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Meredith" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.