Merrik
Every Merrik since 1998 — 315 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Merrik
Merrik is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,535 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 315 American babies have been named Merrik. Its peak came in 2014, when 22 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 Merrik stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Merrik year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,535 |
| 2024 | — | — | 11 | #7,580 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #13,497 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #7,099 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,392 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,897 |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #8,008 |
| 2018 | — | — | 16 | #5,700 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,971 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #7,002 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #6,945 |
| 2014 | — | — | 22 | #4,485 |
| 2013 | — | — | 19 | #4,912 |
| 2012 | — | — | 14 | #6,205 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,467 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,647 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,099 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,680 |
| 2007 | — | — | 21 | #4,597 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #4,986 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,959 |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #12,583 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,474 | 7 | #9,300 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,228 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Merrik in 2025?
Merrik ranked #11,535 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Merrik?
315 babies have been named Merrik in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Merrik most popular?
Merrik peaked in 2014, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Merrik a boy or girl name?
Merrik is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Merrik rising or falling?
Merrik is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.