Mertie
girl nameMertie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #287 in 1882, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#287
peak (1882)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #357 |
| 1890s | #553 |
| 1900s | #733 |
| 1910s | #1118 |
| 1920s | #1482 |
| 1930s | #1892 |
| 1940s | #2894 |
| 1950s | #5157 |
| 1960s | #5891 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Mertie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mertie alive today was born around 1913, making them about 112 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mertie in 2025?
- Mertie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mertie most popular?
- Mertie peaked in 1882, reaching #287 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mertie with classmates?
- Mertie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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