Merida
girl name#2645 in 2025Merida entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #1792 in 2017, ranks #2645 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
#2645
rank today
#1792
peak (2017)
65
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3919 |
| 1920s | #4614 |
| 1930s | #3678 |
| 1940s | #3644 |
| 1950s | #4300 |
| 1960s | #4985 |
| 1970s | #6735 |
| 1980s | #8786 |
| 1990s | #11006 |
| 2000s | #15392 |
| 2010s | #2557 |
| 2020s | #2364 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Merida has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Merida are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merida is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merida in 2025?
- Merida ranks #2645 among US girl names in 2025, with 65 babies given the name.
- When was the name Merida most popular?
- Merida peaked in 2017, reaching #1792 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merida with classmates?
- Merida will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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