Holding steady.
Popularity of Mead since 1915
Babies named Mead per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 18 |
| 1920s | 18 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 21 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mead is a rare first name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1915. It reached its peak usage in 1918, with a peak rank and one-in-N data not available due to its low frequency. The name has remained extremely uncommon since the 1910s, with a stable trajectory and no recorded births in recent decades. As a surname-derived given name, Mead belongs to a category of topographic English surnames that were occasionally adopted as first names in the early 20th century. Its top states of use are not recorded, reflecting its scarcity across the country. The name's simple, one-syllable sound and connection to nature may appeal to parents seeking a distinct and historically grounded choice.
Mead is an English surname derived from the Old English word 'mǣd', meaning 'meadow'. It was likely used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a meadow. As a given name, it emerged in the early 20th century, peaking in popularity during the 1910s. Its use as a first name remains rare and is often associated with family naming traditions or as a gender-neutral option.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Meade
Sibling names for Mead
Names that share Mead's style, for a brother or sister.
