Meryem
3 countries#321 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Meryem was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
4,295 births recorded 1912–2022 · currently #321 · peaked in 2015 with 239 births
Most common in: Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-d'Oise, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
624 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #4758 · peaked in 2014 with 39 births
Most common in: New York, Texas, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
415 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1505 · peaked in 2016 with 31 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
415 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2016 with 31 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Meryem’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #592 | — |
| 2004 | #567 | ↑25 |
| 2005 | #560 | ↑7 |
| 2006 | #523 | ↑37 |
| 2007 | #488 | ↑35 |
| 2008 | #457 | ↑31 |
| 2009 | #542 | ↓85 |
| 2010 | #536 | ↑6 |
| 2011 | #474 | ↑62 |
| 2012 | #442 | ↑32 |
| 2013 | #314 | ↑128 |
| 2014 | #315 | ↓1 |
| 2015 | #264 | ↑51 |
| 2016 | #310 | ↓46 |
| 2017 | #303 | ↑7 |
| 2018 | #282 | ↑21 |
| 2019 | #296 | ↓14 |
| 2020 | #335 | ↓39 |
| 2021 | #285 | ↑50 |
| 2022 | #321 | ↓36 |
Frequently asked questions about Meryem
Is Meryem a popular name?
Yes — Meryem currently ranks #321 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Meryem more common for boys or girls?
Meryem is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Meryem most popular?
Meryem peaked in 2015 in France, with 239 recorded births that year.
Is Meryem rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Meryem’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #948 in 1912 to #321 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Meryem?
At least 5,334 babies have been recorded with the name Meryem across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Meryem popular in more than one country?
Yes — Meryem appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Meryem?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Meryem include Marci, Marylou, Michele, Munira.
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