How Many People Are Named Medea?
202
people in the United States are named Medea
1 in 1,658,415 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#29473
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0001%
Of US population
Peak Year
1975
14 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Greek Mythology (Latinized), Georgian
Pronunciation:
mÉ™-DEE-É™ (English)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From Greek Μηδεια (Medeia), possibly derived from μηδομαι (medomai) "to think, to plan". In Greek mythology Medea was a sorceress from Colchis (modern Georgia) who helped Jason gain the Golden Fleece. They were married, but eventually Jason left her for another woman. For revenge Medea slew Jason's new lover and also had her own children by Jason killed.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 44.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1961 to 2008
💡 Fun Facts About "Medea"
- 0 babies were named Medea in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1975
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1961
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