Meribeth
girl nameMeribeth entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2341 in 1950, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#2341
peak (1950)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4417 |
| 1920s | #5061 |
| 1940s | #3196 |
| 1950s | #3067 |
| 1960s | #4111 |
| 1970s | #6565 |
| 1980s | #8921 |
| 1990s | #8588 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Meribeth are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Meribeth alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Meribeth in 2025?
- Meribeth is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Meribeth most popular?
- Meribeth peaked in 1950, reaching #2341 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Meribeth with classmates?
- Meribeth will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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