Boy · #7,224 in 2026

Merrik

Current Rank
#7,224
Peak Rank
#4,391 (2014)
Total Babies
304
5-Yr Trend
-23%
2003
First Year
2003
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#15782
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Merrik

Merrik first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 22 Merriks were born — ranking #4,391 that year. As of 2026, Merrik ranks #7,224 for baby boys with 11 births, falling sharply (-23%). In total, more than 304 Merriks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Merrik

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrik

What does the name Merrik mean?
Merrik is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Merrik in 2026?
In 2026, Merrik ranks #7,224 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.
When was Merrik most popular?
Merrik reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #4,391 that year with 22 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Merrik most popular?
Merrik has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Merrik.
Is Merrik a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Merrik is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Merrik?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Merrik include Rocko, Wesam, Masson. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Merrik

Merrik is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 304 births in the dataset. Merrik's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #4,391. Use the chart and map above to compare Merrik'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.