How old is someone named Meredith?
The average Meredith is 39 years old.
Half of all living Merediths are between 27 and 50.
When was Meredith popular?
Meredith is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1980 but no single era. You'll meet Merediths of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 181 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,023 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,719 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,913 | 400 |
| 1940s | 3,689 | 2,000 |
| 1950s | 3,397 | 2,600 |
| 1960s | 4,233 | 3,700 |
| 1970s | 16,095 | 15,000 |
| 1980s | 19,392 | 19,000 |
| 1990s | 12,843 | 13,000 |
| 2000s | 8,904 | 8,800 |
| 2010s | 5,152 | 5,100 |
| 2020s | 3,464 | 3,400 |
How many Merediths are still alive?
About 73,000 Merediths are alive in the US today. That's 88% of the roughly 82,000 babies named Meredith since 1883.
Most Merediths ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Meredith?
About one in three living Merediths are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Is Meredith an old name?
Somewhat. Meredith is older than 65 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Meredith will be 52 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Meredith a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 98% of living Merediths are women.
Names the same age as Meredith
NAME TWIN
Meredith's name twin is Antoine. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Antoine's age curve is the closest match to Meredith's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Meredith
How old is the average Meredith?
The average Meredith in the US is 39 years old. The median is 40, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Meredith?
About 73,000 Merediths are alive in the US today, out of roughly 82,000 babies given the name since 1883.
When was the name Meredith most popular?
In 1980, when about 2,100 baby girls were named Meredith.
Is Meredith a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 36% of living Merediths, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this