Girl · #4,851 in 2026

Merrium

Current Rank
#4,851
Peak Rank
#4,851 (1926)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1926
First Year
1926
Last Year
1926
Peak Year
#4851
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Merrium

Merrium first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1926, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1926: 5 births, good for #4,851 nationwide. Merrium last appeared in the published SSA data in 1926, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 5 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1920s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Merrium

Phonetically similar names — useful when Merrium 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 Merrium

What does the name Merrium mean?
Merrium is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1926. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Merrium in 2026?
In 2026, Merrium ranks #4,851 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Merrium most popular?
Merrium reached its peak popularity in 1926, ranking #4,851 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Merrium a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Merrium is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Merrium?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Merrium include Adoree, Alcy, Ardonia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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Adoree
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Alcy
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Ardonia
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Argent
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Arzona
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Atrice
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Celedonia
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Cesira
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About the name Merrium

Merrium is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1926 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Merrium's peak popularity came in 1926 when it ranked #4,851. Use the chart and map above to compare Merrium'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.