Mertice
girl nameMertice entered the US charts in 1897, peaked at #1385 in 1897, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1897–2025
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rank today
#1385
peak (1897)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1385 |
| 1900s | #1845 |
| 1910s | #2293 |
| 1920s | #2722 |
| 1930s | #2811 |
| 1940s | #4405 |
| 1950s | #5331 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Mertice are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Mertice alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mertice in 2025?
- Mertice is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mertice most popular?
- Mertice peaked in 1897, reaching #1385 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mertice with classmates?
- Mertice will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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