Merik
Every Merik since 1996 — 339 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Merik
Merik is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,250 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 339 American babies have been named Merik. Its peak came in 2006, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Merik stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Merik year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,250 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,778 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,495 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,420 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,507 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,464 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,986 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,687 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,883 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,859 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,404 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,135 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,417 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,868 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,263 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,475 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,489 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,596 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,656 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,898 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,930 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,068 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,727 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Merik in 2025?
Merik ranked #13,250 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Merik?
339 babies have been named Merik in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Merik most popular?
Merik peaked in 2006, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Merik a boy or girl name?
Merik is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Merik rising or falling?
Merik is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.