girl's name
Merian
MAIR-ee-un (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 204
Merian is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1949, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merian Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 57 |
| 1930s | 41 |
| 1940s | 44 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Merian?
In 2009, Merian was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Merian
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merian Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merian over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merian
- English MAIR-ee-un
Sibling Names for Merian
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merian — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merian
How popular is the name Merian?
In 2009, Merian was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Merian a girl's or a boy's name?
Merian is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merian?
Merian has 3 syllables.
When was Merian most popular?
Merian peaked in 1949, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.