Girl nameCurrently #9,982 in the USSteady
Meridian
//mɜrˈɪdiən//
4 syllablesPeak year: 20088 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Meridian's meaning
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Meridian's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Meridian |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Meridian through the decades
- Meridian peaked in 2008, when 20 babies were named Meridian in the US.
- The 1990s were Meridian's strongest decade, averaging 13 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Meridian has risen 5% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Meridian currently ranks #9,982 in the US and is holding steady.