Meyer
- US rank
- #1,688
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #301 in 1912
97 babies were named Meyer in the US in 2025. It has climbed 161 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1881–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Meyer you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 17,606 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Meyer, 97 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Meyer would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMeyer first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1912, when it ranked #301. Today it's #1,688, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMeyer is 4.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 75,758 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 17,606.
- TrendMeyer has climbed 161 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,688. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMeyer is most popular in Illinois, where it ranks #805, followed by New York (#844). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
About the name Meyer
Meyer is a boy name of German and Hebrew origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-yer”. US birth records list Meyer for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 143 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #301 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,688, with 97 babies.
Origin:German namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 43 | 23,012 boys |
| 1890s | 78 | 12,780 boys |
| 1900s | 183 | 5,472 boys |
| 1910s | 255 | 3,919 boys |
| 1920s | 94 | 10,646 boys |
| 1930s | 19 | 53,333 boys |
| 1940s | 9.5 | 105,485 boys |
| 1950s | 7.4 | 134,771 boys |
| 1960s | 4.6 | 217,865 boys |
| 1970s | 7.8 | 128,041 boys |
| 1980s | 5.6 | 179,856 boys |
| 1990s | 8.4 | 118,765 boys |
| 2000s | 14 | 73,153 boys |
| 2010s | 32 | 31,476 boys |
| 2020s | 54 | 18,645 boys |
More German boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Axel · father of peace
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Unisex name: Charlie · free man
Questions about the name Meyer
What is the origin of the name Meyer?
Meyer has German, Hebrew roots in our records. Other German names include Liam, Miles, Axel.
Is Meyer a boy or girl name?
Meyer is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Meyer?
Meyer ranked #1,688 for US boys in 2025, given to 97 babies. Its best year was 1912 (#301).