Holding steady.
Popularity of Meade since 1913
Babies named Meade per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 82 |
| 1920s | 120 |
| 1930s | 72 |
| 1940s | 72 |
| 1950s | 55 |
| 1960s | 47 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Meade is a rare given name with a peak usage in 1914, after which its popularity declined and stabilized at very low levels. It has never entered the top 1000 names in the United States. The name is most often associated with the surname of Union General George Meade, a key figure in the Civil War. As a given name, Meade reflects the American tradition of using surnames as first names, particularly in the early 20th century. Despite its historical connections, it remains an uncommon choice today.
Meade is likely a transferred use of the English surname Meade, which derives from the Middle English word 'mede' meaning 'meadow'. The surname originally denoted someone who lived near a meadow. As a given name, it has seen very limited use, primarily in the United States in the early 20th century, possibly influenced by the fame of Civil War General George Meade.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Mead
Sibling names for Meade
Names that share Meade's style, for a brother or sister.
