Merrick
Boy name · #1184 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Merrick? In official American birth records, Merrick has been tracked continuously since 1905, giving it 120 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 174 baby boys were named Merrick, placing it at #1184 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1042, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,345 boys born in 2025 was named Merrick.
The 120-year story
Merrick first appears in the Social Security records in 1905, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2018, when 274 boys were named Merrick — good for #818 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Merrick per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Merrick against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Merrick in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Merrick is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Merrick will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Merrick is most common
Geography matters for names, and Merrick is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Merrick is most common in FL (0.2 per 1,000), CA (0.1 per 1,000), TX (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Merrick is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Merrick
Statistically, parents drawn to Merrick tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Mavrick, Edrick, Hendrick, Emerick, and Finnick.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Merrick | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 174 | #1183 |
| 2024 | 167 | #1211 |
| 2023 | 210 | #1040 |
| 2022 | 208 | #1057 |
| 2021 | 218 | #1003 |
| 2020 | 205 | #1013 |
| 2019 | 216 | #984 |
| 2018 | 274 | #818 |
| 2017 | 272 | #823 |
| 2016 | 208 | #980 |
| 2015 | 192 | #1042 |
| 2014 | 197 | #1028 |
| 2013 | 155 | #1162 |
| 2012 | 143 | #1237 |
| 2011 | 116 | #1425 |
| 2010 | 126 | #1349 |
| 2009 | 145 | #1232 |
| 2008 | 145 | #1211 |
| 2007 | 170 | #1080 |
| 2006 | 159 | #1102 |
| 2005 | 136 | #1170 |
| 2004 | 128 | #1196 |
| 2003 | 79 | #1591 |
| 2002 | 64 | #1792 |
| 2001 | 80 | #1514 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Merrick?
In official American birth records, the name Merrick first appeared in 1905 (over 120 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 120 years.
Is Merrick a popular boy name?
Merrick ranked #1184 among boys in 2025 with 174 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1042.
When was the name Merrick most popular?
Merrick peaked in 2018, when 274 American boys received the name (ranked #818 that year). Since 2018 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Merrick?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,345 newborn American boys was named Merrick. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.