At a glance
- In short
- Meridee is a beautiful and unique English name for a baby girl, with an elegant and graceful air.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1982 (#10,518)
- Babies in 1982
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #2,668 in 1941
- First recorded
- 1941
Meaning of Meridee
Meridee is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. With its origins in English, Meridee is pronounced as meh-rih-dee (/mɛɹiːdiː/). Although it shares similarities with the name Meredith, Meridee stands on its own as a distinctive choice. While not as popular in recent years, Meridee had its peak in the mid-20th century in the United States. It ranked among the top 500 names for baby girls during this period. The name carries an air of elegance and grace, making it a lovely option for parents seeking a timeless yet uncommon name for their daughter.
How to pronounce Meridee
English
- Pronounced meh-rih-dee /mɛɹiːdiː/
Popularity of Meridee in the U.S.
Meridee was last recorded in the U.S. in 1982, ranked #10,518 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,668 in 1941. It first appears in the records in 1941.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1941–1982 25 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 5 | 10,518 | ▼ 107 |
| 1981 | 5 | 10,411 | ▼ 19 |
| 1980 | 5 | 10,392 | back (not recorded in 1978–1979) |
| 1977 | 5 | 9,652 | back (not recorded in 1974–1976) |
| 1973 | 6 | 7,435 | back (not recorded in 1969–1972) |
| 1968 | 5 | 7,016 | back (not recorded in 1966–1967) |
| 1965 | 5 | 6,539 | ▼ 1,531 |
| 1964 | 8 | 5,008 | ▲ 883 |
| 1963 | 6 | 5,891 | ▼ 1,358 |
| 1962 | 9 | 4,533 | ▲ 349 |
| 1961 | 8 | 4,882 | ▲ 1,508 |
| 1960 | 5 | 6,390 | back (not recorded in 1959) |
| 1958 | 5 | 6,103 | ▼ 2,407 |
| 1957 | 11 | 3,696 | back (not recorded in 1956) |
| 1955 | 8 | 4,376 | ▲ 1,377 |
| 1954 | 5 | 5,753 | ▼ 80 |
| 1953 | 5 | 5,673 | ▼ 765 |
| 1952 | 6 | 4,908 | ▼ 523 |
| 1951 | 7 | 4,385 | ▲ 353 |
| 1950 | 6 | 4,738 | ▼ 1,126 |
| 1949 | 9 | 3,612 | ▲ 593 |
| 1948 | 7 | 4,205 | ▲ 559 |
| 1947 | 6 | 4,764 | back (not recorded in 1946) |
| 1945 | 7 | 3,676 | back (not recorded in 1942–1944) |
| 1941 | 11 | 2,668 | new |