Meinrad
Derived from the Germanic elements "mein" meaning "eminent" and "rad" meaning "counsel".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Meinrad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Meinrad today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Meinrad births was 1920 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Meinrad. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Meinrad. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1920 SSA rank
#4,731
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Meinrad: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Meinrad by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Meinrad during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Meinrad
The name Meinrad originated from the Old High German language, spoken in southern Germany and parts of Switzerland and Austria during the 8th to 11th centuries. It is derived from the Germanic elements "magan" meaning "strength" and "rad" meaning "counsel" or "advice." The name can be interpreted to mean "strong in counsel" or "one with strong advice."
The earliest recorded instance of the name Meinrad dates back to the 9th century, with the life of Saint Meinrad, a Benedictine monk and hermit who lived from around 797 to 861 AD. He is venerated as the patron saint of hospitality and is said to have been martyred by robbers in the forests of what is now Switzerland.
Another notable figure with the name Meinrad was Meinrad of Bamberg, a 12th-century German prelate who served as the Bishop of Bamberg from 1109 to 1146. He was known for his efforts in promoting church reforms and for his involvement in the Investiture Controversy between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy.
In the 13th century, Meinrad of Lenzburg, a Swiss nobleman and Benedictine monk, founded the Cistercian monastery of St. Urban in the Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, in 1194. He is recognized as a blessed figure in the Catholic Church.
During the 15th century, Meinrad Ziegler, a German printer and publisher, operated a printing press in Nuremberg and played a significant role in the early development of the printing industry in Europe.
Another historical figure with the name Meinrad was Meinrad Guggenbichler, an 18th-century Bavarian sculptor and woodcarver who created numerous works for churches and monasteries in southern Germany and Austria.
Throughout its history, the name Meinrad has maintained a strong association with Germanic and Central European cultures, particularly in regions where Old High German was once spoken. It has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including religious figures, noblemen, and artisans, reflecting the name's enduring presence and significance in these areas.
People
Meinrad + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Meinrad as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Meinrad: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Meinrad?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Meinrad going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Meinrad a common name?
We classify Meinrad as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Meinrad most popular?
The single biggest year for Meinrad was 1920, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Meinrad is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Meinrad in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Meinrad a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Meinrad in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Meinrad still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Meinrad in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Meinrad can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Meinrad?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.