How Many People Are Named Merari?

Complete statistics for the name Merari: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Merari
Very Rare
Hebrew

Merari means 'bitterness' in Hebrew and is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 246,184 Americans bearing it today. That's just 1,340 people named Merari living in the US, making it truly unique. The majority, 75%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, newer-generation name.

~1,340
Living in US
1 in 246,184
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bitterness
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Creative
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, driven to succeed and often seen as pioneers.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,073
Worldwide Bearers
#85,008
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
3,115
🇺🇸 United States
612
🇭🇳 Honduras
493
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
241
🇸🇻 El Salvador
220
🇧🇷 Brazil
203
🇻🇪 Venezuela
194
🇵🇭 Philippines
165
🇬🇹 Guatemala
141
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
124

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
21 (2%)
♀ Female
1,320 (98%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
1,021
Would be under 30 (75%)
334
Would be 30–60 (25%)
5
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,360 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
94

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Merari Through the Generations

Merari has seen a steady decline since peaking in 2004 with 66 births. Today, it's a name mostly associated with younger individuals, with 1,021 under-30s compared to 334 aged 30-60 and only 5 over 60. This generational skew suggests Merari is more popular among recent parents who favor distinctive names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 300
Texas 253
New York 22
Illinois 10
North Carolina 10
Arizona 5
Florida 5

✨ Similar Names to Merari

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Merari's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Merari

How Many People Have the Name Merari?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,340 people in the United States currently share the name Merari. That works out to roughly 1 in every 246,184 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Merari a Common or Rare Name?

Merari is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Merari Mean?

Merari means "bitterness" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Merari in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.

When Was Merari Most Popular?

The name Merari reached peak popularity in 2004, with 66 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Merari?

Approximately 1,340 people named Merari live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,360. That works out to roughly 1 in 246,184 Americans.

Is Merari a rare name?

Merari is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 246,184 Americans has this name.

What does the name Merari mean?

Merari means "bitterness" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Merari more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Merari are male and 98% are female.

When was Merari most popular?

Merari peaked in 2004 with 66 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,340
All-Time Births1,360
1 in X1 in 246,184
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2004
World Rank#85,008
Male %2%
Female %98%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.