Girl · #8,849 in 2026

Meridian

Name: Popularity of the name Meridian in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Meridian, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,849

Peak Rank

#5,228 (2008)

Total Babies

410

5-Yr Trend

-25%

1992

First Year

2026

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#5228

Peak Rank

410

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Meridian

Meridian first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1992, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 20 Meridians were born — ranking #6,559 that year. As of 2026, Meridian ranks #8,849 for baby girls with 10 births, falling sharply (-25%). In total, more than 410 Meridians have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Meridian

Phonetically similar names — useful when Meridian is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Meridiem
Midian
Meridians
Meridia
Iridian
Median
Madian
Medien
Mooradian
Iridium
Ceridian
Medium

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meridian

What does the name Meridian mean?

Meridian is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Meridian in 2026?

In 2026, Meridian ranks #8,849 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Meridian most popular?

Meridian reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #5,228 that year with 20 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Meridian most popular?

Meridian has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Meridian.

Is Meridian a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Meridian is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Meridian?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Meridian include Tameia, Jaylon, Anahat. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Meridian

Meridian is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 410 births in the dataset. Meridian's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #5,228. Use the chart and map above to compare Meridian'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.