Total births
554
Boys' name · since 1915
Mert
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 554 babies named Mert, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6236
- among boys today
- 554
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
554 babies have been named Mert since 1915, making it today's #6236 boys' name.
Mert has 554 recorded births among boys since 1915, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6236 as of the latest data, more common than 56% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2025.
- #6236 among boys today
- 554 born since 1915
- 2010s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mert is currently the #6236 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 554 born since 1915, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6236
- among boys today
- 554
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Mert vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6236
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Mert was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
32 babies were named Mert in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Mert compares
554 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mert's all-time total is 51% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mert | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 554 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mert's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mert's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mert at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#6,236
Active since
1915
Mert popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Mert by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mert's strongest decade.
217 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Mert births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 16
1920s
16 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1990s 50
1990s
50 births
- 2000s
2000s
140 births
- 2010s
2010s
217 births
- 2020s
2020s
106 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 217 births (39% of all-time use).
How Mert compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Mert's total volume
Mert vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mert by state
Where Mert concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 34 | 6.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 19 | 3.4% |
| #3 | California | | 11 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
New York share of Mert's total US births 6.1%
Even split
34 of 554 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mert? ▼
554 babies have been named Mert since 1915. It currently ranks #6236 among boys. The peak year was 2018 with 32 births.
When was Mert most popular? ▼
Mert was most popular in the 2010s decade with 217 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Mert most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mert are New York (34 births), New Jersey (19 births), California (11 births).
How long has the name Mert been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mert since 1915 -- 111 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Mert? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Merle, Merlin, Merrill, Mervin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mert's data
- Mert's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (217 total births) through the 2020s (106) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Merts (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Mert
Nearby Names Like Mert
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mert
Merle Boy
#4573 30,666 births
Merlin Boy
#2063 15,049 births
Merrill Boy
#10939 12,988 births
Mervin Boy
#2394 12,322 births
Merritt Boy
#1891 6,151 births
Compare Mert side by side: Mert vs Merle Mert vs Merlin Mert vs Merrill
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mert
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1915–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mert: #6236 Boys' Name - 554 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mert. 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 Mert 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 June 2026.