Total births
229
Girls' name · since 1920
Merica
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 229 babies named Merica, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 229
- total births
- 1920–2020
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
229 girls have been named Merica since 1920, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Merica recorded 229 times among girls since 1920, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 2020.
- 229 total births
- 1920–2020 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
229 girls have been named Merica since 1920, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2020.
- 229
- total births
- 1920–2020
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Merica was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
19 babies were named Merica in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Merica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Merica's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1935, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1976 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Merica at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Merica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–2020
- Peak year (1976)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 101 years of records
Merica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Merica's strongest decade.
63 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Merica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s
1970s
63 births
- 1980s
1980s
56 births
- 1990s
1990s
44 births
- 2000s
2000s
27 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 63 births (28% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Merica? ▼
Since 1920, Social Security records show 229 babies named Merica. The most recent recorded year was 2020. Its busiest year on record was 1976, with 19 births.
When was Merica most popular? ▼
Merica was most popular in the 1970s decade with 63 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
How long has the name Merica been used? ▼
Records for Merica go back to 1920, giving 101 years of history through 2020.
What names are similar to Merica? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Meredith, Mercedes, Merle, Mercy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Merica's data
- Merica's decade-level peak was the 1970s (63 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Merica
Nearby Names Like Merica
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Merica
Meredith Girl
#492 77,787 births
Mercedes Girl
#1446 46,206 births
Merle Girl
14,723 births
Mercy Girl
#845 10,632 births
Merry Girl
#6942 10,369 births
Compare Merica side by side: Merica vs Meredith Merica vs Mercedes Merica vs Merle
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1920–2020 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Merica: Baby Name Since 1920 - 229 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/merica. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Merica draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.