Merida
3 countries#2645 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Merida was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,572 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2645 · peaked in 2017 with 116 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, Indiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
167 births recorded 2013–2025 · currently #644 · peaked in 2018 with 26 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
106 births recorded 2013–2021 · currently #1962 · peaked in 2018 with 21 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
61 births recorded 2013–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 2013 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Merida’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #10386 | — |
| 1990 | #12958 | ↓2572 |
| 1992 | #10479 | ↑2479 |
| 1996 | #9581 | ↑898 |
| 2001 | #15352 | ↓5771 |
| 2002 | #15432 | ↓80 |
| 2012 | #6576 | ↑8856 |
| 2013 | #1834 | ↑4742 |
| 2014 | #1940 | ↓106 |
| 2015 | #1996 | ↓56 |
| 2016 | #1956 | ↑40 |
| 2017 | #1792 | ↑164 |
| 2018 | #2190 | ↓398 |
| 2019 | #2170 | ↑20 |
| 2020 | #2034 | ↑136 |
| 2021 | #2103 | ↓69 |
| 2022 | #2319 | ↓216 |
| 2023 | #2646 | ↓327 |
| 2024 | #2434 | ↑212 |
| 2025 | #2645 | ↓211 |
Frequently asked questions about Merida
Is Merida a popular name?
Yes — Merida currently ranks #2645 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Merida more common for boys or girls?
Merida is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Merida most popular?
Merida peaked in 2017 in United States, with 116 recorded births that year.
Is Merida rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Merida’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3919 in 1916 to #2645 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Merida?
At least 1,739 babies have been recorded with the name Merida across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Merida popular in more than one country?
Yes — Merida appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Merida?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Merida include Luca, Mahogany, Nicolle, Posie.
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