Meir
Every Meir since 1951 — 4,612 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Meir
Meir is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #948 in 2025 with 248 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 4,612 American babies have been named Meir. Its peak came in 2024, when 258 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Meir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Meir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 248 | #948 |
| 2024 | 258 | #908 |
| 2023 | 244 | #931 |
| 2022 | 234 | #969 |
| 2021 | 188 | #1,106 |
| 2020 | 222 | #970 |
| 2019 | 197 | #1,045 |
| 2018 | 190 | #1,065 |
| 2017 | 175 | #1,108 |
| 2016 | 156 | #1,215 |
| 2015 | 152 | #1,212 |
| 2014 | 148 | #1,233 |
| 2013 | 111 | #1,480 |
| 2012 | 126 | #1,354 |
| 2011 | 119 | #1,402 |
| 2010 | 118 | #1,412 |
| 2009 | 94 | #1,681 |
| 2008 | 109 | #1,501 |
| 2007 | 114 | #1,429 |
| 2006 | 77 | #1,804 |
| 2005 | 88 | #1,581 |
| 2004 | 79 | #1,648 |
| 2003 | 59 | #1,976 |
| 2002 | 60 | #1,883 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,106 |
| 2000 | 45 | #2,213 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,079 |
| 1990 | 28 | #2,470 |
| 1985 | 21 | #2,479 |
| 1980 | 18 | #2,690 |
| 1975 | 20 | #2,262 |
| 1970 | 11 | #3,009 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,259 |
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Famous people named Meir
- Meir Kahane Politician · 1932–1990
- Meir Dagan Politician · 1945–2016
- Meir Amit Politician · 1921–2009
- Meir Shalev Writer · b. 1948
- Meir Sheetrit Politician · b. 1948
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Meir in 2025?
Meir ranked #948 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 248 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Meir?
4,612 babies have been named Meir in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Meir most popular?
Meir peaked in 2024, when 258 newborns received the name.
Is Meir a boy or girl name?
Meir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Meir rising or falling?
Meir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Meir?
Well-known people named Meir include Meir Kahane (politician), Meir Dagan (politician), Meir Amit (politician).