Names / Meredith
Is Meredith a first name or a last name?
Meredith is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others.
How to address someone called Meredith
- United States. Meredith is used both ways: about 24,679 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 68,883 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Meredith is used both ways: 59% of people from the United Kingdom with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Canada. Meredith is used both ways: 49% of people from Canada with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Australia. Meredith is used both ways: 38% of people from Australia with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
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Meredith by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Meredith as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (360 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 62 | 155 | 29% |
| United Kingdom | 32 | 22 | 59% |
| Canada | 19 | 20 | 49% |
| Australia | 9 | 15 | 38% |
| New Zealand | 6 | 6 | 50% |
| Germany | 1 | 2 | 33% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Meredith in the United States
- As a surname: about 24,679 people in the 2010 census, rank 1,445 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 68,883 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 98% of them girls.
Meredith as a given name: men or women?
About 71% of people with Meredith as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 98% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: it is not a safe basis for Mr. or Ms., and the full name without a title is always polite.
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