Meredith
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-ihd-ihth ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meredith first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,341 babies have been named Meredith in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Meredith is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,313 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,313
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Meredith
Meredith is a boy name .
Is Meredith a boy or girl name? Meredith is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,313 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #490. Meredith is more commonly used as a girl name.
Meredith is currently ranked #42,313 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Meredith include Mer, Mere, Merey, Mereie, Mered, Meredy, Meredie, Ith, Ithy, Ithie, Mey, and Meie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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