Mert
Every Mert since 1915 — 554 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mert
Mert is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,340 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 554 American babies have been named Mert. Its peak came in 2018, when 32 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 Mert stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mert year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,340 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,369 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,837 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,791 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,560 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,373 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,749 |
| 2018 | 32 | #3,492 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,059 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,256 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,831 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,345 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,268 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,893 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,589 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,320 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,994 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,645 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,494 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,231 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,484 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,931 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,130 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,841 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,905 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,963 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,812 |
| 1990 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #3,993 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,192 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Mert
- Mert Günok Soccer player · b. 1989
- Mert Müldür Soccer player · b. 1999
- Mert Çetin Soccer player · b. 1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mert in 2025?
Mert ranked #4,340 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mert?
554 babies have been named Mert in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mert most popular?
Mert peaked in 2018, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Mert a boy or girl name?
Mert is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mert rising or falling?
Mert has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Mert?
Well-known people named Mert include Mert Günok (soccer player), Mert Müldür (soccer player), Mert Çetin (soccer player).