Meridian
Meaningnoon, highest point · Latin
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #5,228 in 1997
9 babies were named Meridian in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,548 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1992–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Meridian you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Meridian, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Meridian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMeridian first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1997, when it reached #5,228.
- TrendMeridian has slipped 2,548 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,107. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Latin, Meridian means “noon, highest point”.
About the name Meridian
Meridian is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “noon, highest point”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Meridian for girls from 1992 to 2025, in 33 of those 34 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #5,228 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.3 | 158,416 girls |
| 2000s | 6.7 | 149,477 girls |
| 2010s | 6.8 | 148,148 girls |
| 2020s | 7.0 | 142,857 girls |
More Hebrew girl names
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Sadie · princess
Questions about the name Meridian
What does the name Meridian mean?
Meridian means “noon, highest point” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Meridian?
Meridian has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Meridian a boy or girl name?
Meridian is a girl name.
How popular is the name Meridian?
Meridian ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1997 (#5,228).