Meyer
boy name#1688 in 2025Meyer entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #301 in 1912, ranks #1688 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1881–2025
#1688
rank today
#301
peak (1912)
97
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #865 |
| 1890s | #761 |
| 1900s | #460 |
| 1910s | #367 |
| 1920s | #649 |
| 1930s | #1752 |
| 1940s | #2077 |
| 1950s | #2138 |
| 1960s | #2982 |
| 1970s | #3051 |
| 1980s | #4317 |
| 1990s | #4195 |
| 2000s | #3736 |
| 2010s | #2331 |
| 2020s | #1751 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Meyer has been most popular in NY, CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Meyer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Meyer alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Meyer in 2025?
- Meyer ranks #1688 among US boy names in 2025, with 97 babies given the name.
- When was the name Meyer most popular?
- Meyer peaked in 1912, reaching #301 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Meyer with classmates?
- Meyer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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