Meade is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Maighde', which means 'plain' or 'field'. It was originally a place name and became an ornamental surname, likely given to someone who lived near such a location. The name's popularity as a given name in English-speaking countries is relatively recent.
"Meade was given to 6 babies in 1982, with no additional births recorded since."