How Many People Are Named Merari?

Complete statistics for the name Merari in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Merari
Very Rare
1,360
Estimated People
1 in 242,647
1 in X Americans
2004
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
21 (2%)
♀ Female
1,339 (98%)
2%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 23

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Arizona 5
California 300
Florida 5
Illinois 10
North Carolina 10
New York 22
Texas 253
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Merari

How Many People Have the Name Merari in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,360 people in the United States currently share the name Merari. That works out to roughly 1 in every 242,647 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Merari a Common or Rare Name?

Merari is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Merari Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Merari are covered in full on the Merari name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Merari Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Merari in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female. Merari is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Merari Most Popular?

The name Merari reached peak popularity in 2004, with 66 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Merari Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Merari across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Merari?

Approximately 1,360 people in the United States share the name Merari, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Merari a rare name?

Merari is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 242,647 Americans has this name.

What does the name Merari mean?

The meaning and origin of Merari is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Merari more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Merari are male and 98% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Merari most popular?

The name Merari reached its peak in 2004, with 66 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,360
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 242,647
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2004
Male %2%
Female %98%

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