How Many People Are Named Mery?
Complete statistics for the name Mery: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mery, a very rare female name, is held by just 458 people in the US today, making up 1 in 719,791 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with half of its bearers under 30, and saw its peak in 2023.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 499 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mery Through the Generations
Mery has seen a slow rise in popularity, becoming more common among younger generations. In 2023, the name reached its peak with 15 births, indicating a growing trend. The average age of those named Mery is 35, with a significant portion being under 30, suggesting it's favored by parents looking for a unique yet contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mery's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mery
How Many People Have the Name Mery?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 442 people in the United States currently share the name Mery. That works out to roughly 1 in every 749,885 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mery a Common or Rare Name?
Mery 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 Mery Mean?
Mery means "creative variant of Mery" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mery in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mery Most Popular?
The name Mery reached peak popularity in 2023, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Mery?
Approximately 442 people named Mery live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 442. That works out to roughly 1 in 749,885 Americans.
Is Mery a rare name?
Mery is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 749,885 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mery mean?
Mery means "creative variant of Mery" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mery more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mery are male and 100% are female.
When was Mery most popular?
Mery peaked in 2023 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.