Meade Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMEED / miːdEnglish; Irish
Meaning
English: meadow; Irish: gentle
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Meade has English origins, derived from the Old English word 'mæd,' meaning meadow. It is also found in Irish contexts, where it can be associated with gentleness. Historically, the name has been used as both a surname and a given name. It has seen varying levels of popularity over the centuries, often linked to pastoral imagery.
Trend Summary
The name Meade has remained relatively uncommon in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Meade was first seen in the United States in 1913. Meade has ranked as high as #853 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Meade has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Meade (1930)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 20 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1921 | 18 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1924 | 15 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |