Boy · #12,135 in 2026

Meade

Current Rank
#12,135
Peak Rank
#1,710 (1918)
Total Babies
515
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1982
First Year
1982
Last Year
1982
Peak Year
#9237
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Meade

Meade first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 20 Meades were born — ranking #1,710 that year. As of 2026, Meade ranks #12,135 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 515 Meades have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Meade

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meade

What does the name Meade mean?
Meade is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Meade in 2026?
In 2026, Meade ranks #12,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Meade most popular?
Meade reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #1,710 that year with 20 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Meade most popular?
Meade has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Meade.
Is Meade a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Meade is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Meade?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Meade include Milas, Orlie, Jeffie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Meade

Meade is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 515 births in the dataset. Meade's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #1,710. Use the chart and map above to compare Meade's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.