Meric
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,703 in 2018
5 babies were named Meric in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,941 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1995–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Meric you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Meric, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Meric would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMeric first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #6,703.
- TrendMeric has slipped 3,941 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Meric
Meric is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ric”. US birth records list Meric for boys from 1995 to 2025, in 23 of those 31 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #6,703 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.2 | 862,069 boys |
| 2000s | 2.8 | 353,357 boys |
| 2010s | 4.4 | 226,757 boys |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 416,667 boys |
Other spellings of Meric
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Meric
What is the origin of the name Meric?
Meric has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Meric a boy or girl name?
Meric is a boy name.
How popular is the name Meric?
Meric ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#6,703).