Meadow
Meadow is a girls' name of English origin meaning “open grassland field.” It ranked #286 in the United States in 2025. A nature name derived directly from the Old English 'mædwe,' referring to a field of grass and wildflowers.
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how do you pronounce Meadow?
MED-oh
where does the name Meadow come from?
A meadow is an open, semi-natural habitat of grasses, herbs and other non-woody plants, often kept by clearing land for hay or grazing.
Meadow Soprano from 'The Sopranos' helped introduce this earthy, pastoral name to a modern audience.
how popular is this name?
Meadow has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 25 years since 2001. It peaked at #286 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #286 |
| 2024 | #325 |
| 2023 | #350 |
| 2022 | #405 |
| 2021 | #499 |
| 2020 | #476 |
| 2019 | #497 |
| 2018 | #512 |
| 2017 | #725 |
| 2016 | #687 |
| 2010 | #873 |
| 2001 | #804 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Meadow fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Meadow?
- Meadow Soprano (The Sopranos character)
- Meadow Walker (daughter of Paul Walker)
what names are similar to Meadow?
what names go well with Meadow?
Sibling names that share Meadow's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Meadow
What does the name Meadow mean?
Meadow means “open grassland field”.
What is the origin of the name Meadow?
Meadow comes from the English naming tradition.
How popular is the name Meadow?
Meadow ranked #286 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #286, and it has spent 25 years in the top 1,000 since 2001.
Is Meadow a boy or girl name?
Meadow is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Meadow?
Meadow is pronounced MED-oh, with 2 syllables.
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