Meridith
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-ihd-ihth ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meridith first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 5 babies have been named Meridith in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Meridith is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,233 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,233
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Meridith
Meridith is a boy name .
Is Meridith a boy or girl name? Meridith is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,233 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #36,909. Meridith is more commonly used as a boy name.
Meridith is currently ranked #33,233 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Meridith include Mer, Meri, Meriy, Meriie, Merid, Meridy, Meridie, Ith, Ithy, Ithie, Mey, and Meie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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