Merrick
boy name#1183 in 2025Merrick entered the US charts in 1905, peaked at #818 in 2018, ranks #1183 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1905–2025
#1183
rank today
#818
peak (2018)
174
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1233 |
| 1910s | #2975 |
| 1920s | #3142 |
| 1930s | #2950 |
| 1940s | #2217 |
| 1950s | #1970 |
| 1960s | #1983 |
| 1970s | #1985 |
| 1980s | #2584 |
| 1990s | #1999 |
| 2000s | #1355 |
| 2010s | #1085 |
| 2020s | #1085 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Merrick has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 5,400 people named Merrick are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merrick alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merrick in 2025?
- Merrick ranks #1183 among US boy names in 2025, with 174 babies given the name.
- When was the name Merrick most popular?
- Merrick peaked in 2018, reaching #818 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Merrick with classmates?
- Merrick will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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