Boy · #6,200 in 2026

Meer

Name: Popularity of the name Meer in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Meer, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,200

Peak Rank

#5,104 (2018)

Total Babies

272

5-Yr Trend

-9%

2001

First Year

2026

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#5104

Peak Rank

272

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Meer

Meer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 18 Meers were born — ranking #5,104 that year. As of 2026, Meer ranks #6,200 for baby boys with 14 births, gradually falling (-9%). In total, more than 272 Meers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Meer

Phonetically similar names — useful when Meer is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Mior
Meor
Mare
Mayor
Mar
Mer
Mere
Meyer
Mayer
Mir
Marr
Mear

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meer

What does the name Meer mean?

Meer is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Meer in 2026?

In 2026, Meer ranks #6,200 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Meer most popular?

Meer reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #5,104 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Meer a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Meer is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Meer?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Meer include Braun, Yidel, Nassim. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Meer

Meer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 272 births in the dataset. Meer's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #5,104. Use the chart and map above to compare Meer's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.