Meyer
A male given name from Hebrew, of Jewish usage, an alternative form of Meir.
Every Meyer since 1881 — 5,612 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Meyer
Meyer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,693 in 2025 with 97 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 5,612 American babies have been named Meyer. Its peak came in 1917, when 214 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Meyer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Meyer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,582 | 97 | #1,693 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,324 | 91 | #1,803 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,840 | 101 | #1,690 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,580 | 90 | #1,812 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,323 | 97 | #1,696 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,456 | 80 | #1,863 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,983 | 62 | #2,252 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,364 | 67 | #2,113 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,215 | 66 | #2,104 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,121 | 77 | #1,915 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,293 | 73 | #1,994 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,364 | 64 | #2,149 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,643 | 62 | #2,157 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,240 | 56 | #2,316 |
| 2011 | — | — | 33 | #3,345 |
| 2010 | — | — | 36 | #3,160 |
| 2009 | — | — | 46 | #2,688 |
| 2008 | — | — | 36 | #3,201 |
| 2007 | — | — | 39 | #3,006 |
| 2006 | — | — | 23 | #4,180 |
| 2005 | — | — | 33 | #3,144 |
| 2004 | — | — | 17 | #4,932 |
| 2003 | — | — | 22 | #3,923 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,623 |
| 2001 | — | — | 19 | #4,233 |
| 2000 | — | — | 26 | #3,268 |
| 1995 | — | — | 20 | #3,398 |
| 1990 | — | — | 21 | #3,024 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,726 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,918 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,603 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,727 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,799 |
| 1960 | — | — | 10 | #2,802 |
| 1955 | — | — | 16 | #2,023 |
| 1950 | — | — | 14 | #2,086 |
| 1945 | — | — | 17 | #1,675 |
| 1940 | — | — | 12 | #2,152 |
| 1935 | — | — | 16 | #1,809 |
| 1930 | — | — | 35 | #1,210 |
| 1925 | — | — | 87 | #694 |
| 1920 | — | — | 132 | #533 |
| 1915 | — | — | 203 | #377 |
| 1910 | — | — | 52 | #358 |
| 1905 | — | — | 22 | #489 |
| 1900 | — | — | 19 | #573 |
| 1895 | — | — | 12 | #632 |
| 1890 | — | — | 7 | #854 |
| 1885 | — | — | 5 | #1,040 |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Meyer
- Meyer Lansky Mafioso · 1902–1983
- Meyer Guggenheim Businessperson · 1828–1905
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meyer mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, of Jewish usage, an alternative form of Meir.
How popular is the name Meyer in 2025?
Meyer ranked #1,693 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 97 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Meyer?
5,612 babies have been named Meyer in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Meyer most popular?
Meyer peaked in 1917, when 214 newborns received the name.
Is Meyer a boy or girl name?
Meyer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Meyer rising or falling?
Meyer is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Meyer?
Well-known people named Meyer include Meyer Lansky (mafioso), Meyer Guggenheim (businessperson).