Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Meadow.
National Rank (2025)
#286
All-Time Peak Rank
#286 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
12,343
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Meadow Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Meadow
According to SSA data, Meadow achieved its highest historical rank of #286 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,078 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 154.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 33 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Meadow scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+154.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,078Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
33Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:6
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:6
1970s:169
1980s:74
1990s:138
2000s:3,025
2010s:3,978
2020s:4,947
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMe-aow
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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