Meredith
Meaning: Great ruler, sea lord
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Unisex
Rank in Canada: #4205
Total births: 1,901
History: From the Welsh meaning great ruler. Meredith peaked in Ontario in the 1990s. Used for both genders in Canada.
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| Current rank (2024) | #1233 |
| Babies named Meredith in 2024 | 9 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 1,901 |
| Peak year | 1974 (65 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #163 |
| Years in records | 1918–2024 (73 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 774 spots |
Frequently asked about Meredith
What does the name Meredith mean?
Meredith means “Great ruler, sea lord” from Welsh roots.
What is the origin of the name Meredith?
Meredith has Welsh origin. The traditional meaning is “Great ruler, sea lord”.
How popular is Meredith in Canada?
Meredith ranked #1233 in Canada in 2024 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Meredith most popular?
Meredith peaked in 1974 with 65 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Meredith a boy or girl name?
Meredith is predominantly a girls' name in Canada — over 90% of Merediths in registered births are female.
Is the name Meredith rising or falling in popularity?
Meredith has fallen 774 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Canada — from #459 in 2019 to #1233 in 2024.
How long has Meredith been recorded in Canada?
Meredith appears in birth records in Canada across 73 years — from 1918 through 2024.