Merrick Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
92% Masculine / 8% Feminine
Meaning:
Merrick means 'fame-ruler' and represents strength and power.
Meaning of the Name Merrick
Merrick is of English origin and is derived from the Old English name Mǣric, meaning 'fame-ruler'. It has a strong and noble connotation, symbolizing a leader or someone of significance. The name has historical roots and is often associated with strength and power.
Popularity of the Name Merrick
The popularity for the name Merrick peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 274 births, which ranked number 1,778 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Merrick had the most female births in 2001 with 24, which ranked number 4,834 out of 17,976 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2018 with 274, which ranked number 817 out of 14,095 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Merrick has increased sharply over the last ten years from 156 births to 216 births, an increase of 38.46%. Among males, Merrick has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 143 births to 202 births, an increase of 41.26%. Among females, Merrick has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 13 births to 14 births, an increase of 7.69%.
Nationwide Popularity of Merrick
- 20 Year Trend of Merrick: 180.52%
- 10 Year Trend of Merrick: 38.46%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Merrick: 41.26%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Merrick: 7.69%
Popularity of Merrick by State
For males, Merrick was most popular in Midwestern states with 47 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 23 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Merrick. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 6 | 816 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 23 | 956 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 11 | 1102 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | 11 | 331 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 5 | 946 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 8 | 591 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 9 | 586 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 5 | 1254 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 11 | 1056 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 7 | 1030 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 8 | 898 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 18 | 1164 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 5 | 1074 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 7 | 800 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 7 | 614 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Merrick
- Total Births of Merrick: 223 (3.31%)
- Male Births of Merrick: 209 (3.51%)
- Female Births of Merrick: 14 (0.74%)
Given the upward trend of Merrick over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.31% increase in total births, for a total of 223 births in 2024. Male births for Merrick have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 209 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.51%. For Females, births for Merrick have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 14 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.74%.