At a glance
- In short
- Meridyth is a unique Welsh name for baby girls, meaning "great ruler" or "protector of the sea."
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2009 (#17,294)
- Babies in 2009
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #9,067 in 1975
- First recorded
- 1975
Meaning of Meridyth
Meridyth is a lovely and unique name for a baby girl. It is derived from the Welsh name Meredith, which means "great ruler" or "protector of the sea." The name has strong historical associations, as it was used in medieval times to refer to both male and female individuals. In terms of pronunciation, Meridyth is pronounced as MARE-uh-dith in both American English (/məˈrədɪθ/) and British English (/məˈrɪθ/).
Although not extremely popular, Meridyth has been steadily used as a given name for baby girls in the United States. According to data from the Social Security Administration, there were 5 occurrences in 2009 and 7 occurrences in 2007. The name has maintained a consistent presence over the years, with variations such as Meredith also being utilized.
Overall, Meridyth is a beautiful and meaningful choice for parents who are seeking a name that combines history, strength, and elegance.
How to pronounce Meridyth
English
- Pronounced MARE-uh-dith /məˈrədɪθ/
Popularity of Meridyth in the U.S.
Meridyth was last recorded in the U.S. in 2009, ranked #17,294 with 5 babies. It peaked at #9,067 in 1975. It first appears in the records in 1975.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1975–2009 7 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 17,294 | back (not recorded in 2008) |
| 2007 | 7 | 13,924 | back (not recorded in 2001–2006) |
| 2000 | 5 | 15,031 | back (not recorded in 1997–1999) |
| 1996 | 5 | 13,518 | back (not recorded in 1985–1995) |
| 1984 | 6 | 9,144 | back (not recorded in 1981–1983) |
| 1980 | 6 | 9,095 | back (not recorded in 1976–1979) |
| 1975 | 5 | 9,067 | new |