Mehr
Every Mehr since 2000 — 310 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mehr
Mehr is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,472 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 310 American babies have been named Mehr. Its peak came in 2019, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Mehr stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mehr year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,472 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,844 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,838 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,442 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,878 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,433 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,405 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,632 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,735 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,240 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,319 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,798 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,656 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,523 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,845 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,612 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,702 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,556 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,936 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,595 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,985 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,565 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,456 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,792 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,719 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,677 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mehr in 2025?
Mehr ranked #6,472 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mehr?
310 babies have been named Mehr in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mehr most popular?
Mehr peaked in 2019, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Mehr a boy or girl name?
Mehr is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mehr rising or falling?
Mehr is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.