Merrick
3 countries#1183 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Merrick was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,311 births recorded 1905–2025 · currently #1183 · peaked in 2017 with 296 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
54 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 1997 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
54 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1997 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
15 births recorded 1995–2013 · peaked in 1995 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Merrick’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1102 | — |
| 2007 | #1080 | ↑22 |
| 2008 | #1211 | ↓131 |
| 2009 | #1232 | ↓21 |
| 2010 | #1349 | ↓117 |
| 2011 | #1425 | ↓76 |
| 2012 | #1237 | ↑188 |
| 2013 | #1162 | ↑75 |
| 2014 | #1028 | ↑134 |
| 2015 | #1042 | ↓14 |
| 2016 | #980 | ↑62 |
| 2017 | #823 | ↑157 |
| 2018 | #818 | ↑5 |
| 2019 | #984 | ↓166 |
| 2020 | #1013 | ↓29 |
| 2021 | #1003 | ↑10 |
| 2022 | #1057 | ↓54 |
| 2023 | #1040 | ↑17 |
| 2024 | #1211 | ↓171 |
| 2025 | #1183 | ↑28 |
Frequently asked questions about Merrick
Is Merrick a popular name?
Yes — Merrick currently ranks #1183 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Merrick more common for boys or girls?
Merrick is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Merrick most popular?
Merrick peaked in 2017 in United States, with 296 recorded births that year.
Is Merrick rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Merrick’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1233 in 1905 to #1183 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Merrick?
At least 6,380 babies have been recorded with the name Merrick across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Merrick popular in more than one country?
Yes — Merrick appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Merrick?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Merrick include Talon, Wylie, Oren, Steele.
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