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Meadow is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English word meadow, ultimately from Old English mædwe. Previously very rare, it rose in popularity after it was used as the name of Tony Soprano's daughter on the television series The Sopranos (1999-2007)." It ranked #286 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English word meadow, ultimately from Old English mædwe. Previously very rare, it rose in popularity after it was used as the name of Tony Soprano's daughter on the television series The Sopranos (1999-2007). The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
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Popularity
Meadow ranked #286 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #286 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meadow mean?
Behind the Name does not give Meadow a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the English word meadow, ultimately from Old English mædwe.
Is Meadow a popular name?
Meadow ranked #286 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Meadow a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Meadow appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Meadow — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
