Merica
girl nameMerica entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #3540 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#3540
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4398 |
| 1930s | #4204 |
| 1960s | #5854 |
| 1970s | #6654 |
| 1980s | #8961 |
| 1990s | #11787 |
| 2000s | #13118 |
| 2010s | #15501 |
| 2020s | #15088 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Merica are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merica alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merica in 2025?
- Merica is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merica most popular?
- Merica peaked in 1976, reaching #3540 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merica with classmates?
- Merica will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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