Merik
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,602 in 2006
5 babies were named Merik in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,941 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1996–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Merik 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 Merik, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Merik would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMerik first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2006, when it ranked #3,602. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendMerik 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 Merik
Merik is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-rik”. US birth records list Merik for boys from 1996 to 2025, in 26 of those 30 years. Its best year was 2006, when it ranked #3,602 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.5 | 400,000 boys |
| 2000s | 7.1 | 140,056 boys |
| 2010s | 7.5 | 132,802 boys |
| 2020s | 3.3 | 306,122 boys |
Other spellings of Merik
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 Merik
What is the origin of the name Merik?
Merik has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Merik a boy or girl name?
Merik is a boy name.
How popular is the name Merik?
Merik ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2006 (#3,602).