Mert
boy name#4249 in 2025Mert entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #3446 in 2018, ranks #4249 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
#4249
rank today
#3446
peak (2018)
24
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3825 |
| 1920s | #4073 |
| 1930s | #3645 |
| 1940s | #3560 |
| 1950s | #3944 |
| 1960s | #4033 |
| 1990s | #6872 |
| 2000s | #5645 |
| 2010s | #4575 |
| 2020s | #5393 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mert has been most popular in NJ, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 500 people named Mert are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mert 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 Mert in 2025?
- Mert ranks #4249 among US boy names in 2025, with 24 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mert most popular?
- Mert peaked in 2018, reaching #3446 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mert with classmates?
- Mert will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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