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Merrick

Recorded 1905–2025 · United States

Merrick was most popular in 2017, when 296 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,684 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,284, with 191 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 6,311 people named Merrick.

Most popular in2017
Rank that year#1,684
Births that year296
Total since 18806,311

Merrick over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Merrick’s peak in 2017. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org