Meadow
ME-doh
Meadow belongs to the modern nature-name movement, taken directly from the English word for an open field of grass and wildflowers. Unlike many botanical names with Latin or Greek origins, Meadow is purely Anglo-Saxon - from Old English mǣdwe.
The name entered the US charts sporadically in the late 20th century but found real traction in the 2020s. From No. 673 in 2015, it climbed to No. 327 in 2024 with 424 births - its best showing yet.
Television gave the name early exposure through Meadow Soprano, the daughter character on HBO’s The Sopranos (1999-2007). More recently, the broader trend toward nature names like Willow, Ivy, and Sage has lifted Meadow along with it.
What the name Meadow means
The name’s sound profile is gentle: 2 syllables, soft consonants, and an open ending. It evokes pastoral calm without the preciousness that can attach to flower names.
What sets Meadow apart from other nature names is its spaciousness. Where Rose or Lily point to a single plant, Meadow suggests an entire landscape - open, sunlit, and abundant. That expansive quality gives the name a poetic dimension.
With 2024 marking its highest rank ever, Meadow appears to be a name still on the rise. Parents choosing it today are riding a wave, but the name’s simplicity and warmth suggest lasting appeal beyond trend cycles.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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