Girls name · California
Meredith in California
Meredith was the 748th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 42 babies named Meredith that year. Since 1917, California families have named 4,343 babies Meredith.
Popularity over time
Meredith in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | 462nd |
| 1938 | 13 | 393rd |
| 1952 | 24 | 489th |
| 1967 | 34 | 550th |
| 1981 | 123 | 275th |
| 1996 | 43 | 743rd |
| 2010 | 23 | 1323rd |
| 2025 | 42 | 748th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 462nd in 1917 to 748th in 2025.
The most babies named Meredith in California in a single year was 123, in 1981. Its best showing was 273rd among girls names in 1978.
Across the country, Meredith reached its best rank of 49th in North Carolina (1981). See Meredith in every state →
How popular is Meredith in California?
Meredith was the 748th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 42 babies named Meredith that year. Since 1917, California families have named 4,343 babies Meredith.
How many babies are named Meredith in California?
In 2025, 42 babies were named Meredith in California. The most babies named Meredith in California in a single year was 123, in 1981.
What is the rank of Meredith in California?
Meredith ranked 748th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 273rd among girls names in 1978.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.