Merrick
How to say it: MAIR-ik · /ˈmɛrɪk/
Anglicized form of Welsh Meurig, a form of Maurice meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'. Also an English surname.
Merrick was the 1,043rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 174 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 9% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,199 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,043 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 174 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,053 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −9% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,199 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing into the 2020s, Merrick found its best showing yet. At its peak now, it is expected to ease down slightly.
What goes with it
Crisp at the close yet soft through the middle, it feels strong. Kendrick makes a close companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Merrick is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Welsh.
Famous people named Merrick
- Merrick Garland (born 1952)86th United States Attorney General
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Keep exploring
About as popular as Merrick
Find names you'll both love, starting with Merrick
The one-minute style quiz.