Meade
Every Meade since 1913 — 521 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Meade
Meade is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1913, 521 American babies have been named Meade. Its peak came in 1918, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Meade stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Meade year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #13,398 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #11,957 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #11,864 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #13,346 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #11,852 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,407 |
| 1955 | — | — | 9 | #2,904 |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #4,018 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 8 | #2,795 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 14 | #2,142 |
| 1925 | — | — | 8 | #3,313 |
| 1920 | — | — | 12 | #2,551 |
| 1915 | — | — | 9 | #2,753 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Meade in 2025?
Meade did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Meade?
521 babies have been named Meade in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Meade most popular?
Meade peaked in 1918, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Meade a boy or girl name?
Meade is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Meade rising or falling?
Meade is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.