Meadow
Meadow is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
A tract of grassland or pasture.
Origin and history
Meadow is an English nature name referring to a field of habitat grass or wildflowers. Originally derived from the Old English word 'mædwe', it gained widespread popularity as a modern given name in the late 20th century. In the U.S., it has seen a steady rise in usage, propelled in part by pop culture references and the broader trend of botanical and nature-inspired names.
Popularity in the United States
12,343 babies in the United States have been named Meadow since 1880. It ranks #1448 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #377.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.2 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 169 |
| 1980-1990 | 74 |
| 1990-2000 | 138 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,025 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,978 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,947 |
Famous people named Meadow
- Meadow Rain Walker: Model, Activist
Fun facts
- The name gained significant public exposure in the late 1990s and early 2000s through the television series 'The Sopranos', which featured the character Meadow Soprano.
- It traces back to the Old English word 'mædwe', which shares a common Germanic root with the word 'mow'.