Meir
3 countries#948 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Meir was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,612 births recorded 1951–2025 · currently #948 · peaked in 2024 with 258 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, Maryland
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
262 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #1860 · peaked in 2017 with 23 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
262 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2017 with 23 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
235 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1999 with 14 births
Most common in: Paris, Alpes-Maritimes, Val-de-Marne, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Meir’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1790 | — |
| 2007 | #1423 | ↑367 |
| 2008 | #1494 | ↓71 |
| 2009 | #1665 | ↓171 |
| 2010 | #1408 | ↑257 |
| 2011 | #1395 | ↑13 |
| 2012 | #1346 | ↑49 |
| 2013 | #1475 | ↓129 |
| 2014 | #1229 | ↑246 |
| 2015 | #1210 | ↑19 |
| 2016 | #1208 | ↑2 |
| 2017 | #1107 | ↑101 |
| 2018 | #1064 | ↑43 |
| 2019 | #1044 | ↑20 |
| 2020 | #969 | ↑75 |
| 2021 | #1105 | ↓136 |
| 2022 | #967 | ↑138 |
| 2023 | #930 | ↑37 |
| 2024 | #907 | ↑23 |
| 2025 | #948 | ↓41 |
Frequently asked questions about Meir
Is Meir a popular name?
Yes — Meir currently ranks #948 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Meir more common for boys or girls?
Meir is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Meir most popular?
Meir peaked in 2024 in United States, with 258 recorded births that year.
Is Meir rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Meir’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3364 in 1951 to #948 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Meir?
At least 5,109 babies have been recorded with the name Meir across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Meir popular in more than one country?
Yes — Meir appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Meir?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Meir include Zymir, Zyon, Ricky, Josias.
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