Merrick

Merrick is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 165 boys in the United States.

Merrick at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Merrick

Merrick belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Merrick first appears in Social Security records in 1905. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #818 in 2018, and in 2024 165 babies received the name — 5,615 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Merrick in US records

First recorded (US)
1905
Best US rank
#818 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Merrick in 2024
165
Total since 1880
5,615

Merrick in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1761 in 1997
Babies named Merrick in 2024
3
Total since 1996
65

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Merrick mean?

The meaning of Merrick is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Merrick a boy or girl name?

Merrick is a boy name. In 2024, 165 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Merrick?

Merrick comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Merrick?

Merrick first appears in US records in 1905. Its best-ever ranking was #818 in 2018, and 165 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].