NAME PROFILE
Merideth
A surname derived from the name Hugh, meaning heart, mind, or spirit. It describes a person who is exceptionally thoughtful, spirited, and intellectually curious, possessing a deep inner strength and a creative soul.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,761 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1971 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1949 |
| Most recent | 1999 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English, French, Welsh |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 39%CA — 22%MI — 17%OH — 13%NY — 9%
Notable People
Langston Hughes (Poet, The Weary Blues) · Howard Hughes (Aviator and Business Magnate) · John Hughes (Filmmaker, The Breakfast Club) · Ted Hughes (Poet and Children's Author, The Iron Man) · Robert Hughes (Art Critic and Historian, The Shock of the New)
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