Merrick - A very unique male name
Merrick at a glance
Merrick is ranked #1243 among boy baby names in 2025, with 112 births in 2025. It peaked in 2017 at #807 and first appeared on the charts in 1946.
- Rank in 2025
- #1243
- Births in 2025
- 112
- Peak year
- 2017 (#807)
- First appeared
- 1946
- Trend
- #1031 in 2020 → #1243 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 13,092 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.6/5 (39 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 13,092 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Merrick peaked in popularity 9 years ago in 2017 on position 807.
Famous with this name
Will Merrick
Merrick McCartha
Merrick
How would you rate Merrick, 1-5?
Merrick is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Merrick is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #599 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,482.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Merrick is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Merrick origin and meaning
Welsh and Norman (transferred surname)
A transferred surname of uncertain origin — proposed sources include Welsh Meurig and a Norman place name, and none is established.
Merrick has been used sparingly as a first name since 1946, riding the surname-name trend to a modest 2017 peak. Its surname roots are genuinely unsettled, so no meaning is claimed for it.
Origin uncertain
Merrick is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Merrick, pop culture references for the name Merrick and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Merrick
We've found the following names that sound similar to Merrick, sorted by popularity.
Mark / Marcus / Marc / Maurice / Marco / Morris / Marcos / Marquis / Mauricio / Markus /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1243 |
| 2024 | 1247 |
| 2023 | 1065 |
| 2022 | 1094 |
| 2021 | 1028 |
| 2020 | 1031 |
| 2019 | 1039 |
| 2018 | 846 |
| 2017 | 807 |
| 2016 | 988 |
| 2015 | 1006 |
| 2014 | 1027 |
| 2013 | 1283 |
| 2012 | 1419 |
| 2011 | 1557 |
| 2010 | 1506 |
| 2009 | 1326 |
| 2008 | 1244 |
| 2007 | 1067 |
| 2006 | 1179 |
| 2005 | 1418 |
| 2004 | 1268 |
| 2003 | 1690 |
| 2002 | 2543 |
| 2001 | 1953 |
| 2000 | 1931 |
| 1999 | 2472 |
| 1998 | 2148 |
| 1997 | 2397 |
| 1996 | 2173 |
| 1995 | 1955 |
| 1993 | 2021 |
| 1992 | 3403 |
| 1985 | 2281 |
| 1977 | 2164 |
| 1976 | 2142 |
| 1971 | 1957 |
| 1963 | 1690 |
| 1958 | 1698 |
| 1956 | 1699 |
| 1951 | 1663 |
| 1946 | 1374 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Utah | 599 |
| Colorado | 732 |
| Washington | 863 |
| Illinois | 911 |
| Florida | 943 |
| Pennsylvania | 1064 |
| California | 1184 |
| Virginia | 1202 |
| Ohio | 1207 |
| Michigan | 1215 |
| North Carolina | 1231 |
| Texas | 1282 |
| Georgia | 1482 |
Even more about Merrick
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Merrick a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Merrick?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
MEH-rik · /ˈmɛrɪk/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
Surname
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Merrick for its sharp, surname-style edge — it sounds like Maverick's quieter cousin.
Worth knowing
- Joseph Merrick, the 'Elephant Man,' holds the name only as a surname, but the association is still widely known.
