How Many People Are Named Mert?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Mert
Very Rare
529
Estimated People
1 in 623,819
1 in X Americans
2018
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
529 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 21

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 5
New Jersey 19
New York 34
Texas 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Mert

How Many People Have the Name Mert in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 529 people in the United States currently share the name Mert. That works out to roughly 1 in every 623,819 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 Mert a Common or Rare Name?

Mert 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 Mert Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Mert Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Mert in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Mert is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Mert Most Popular?

The name Mert reached peak popularity in 2018, with 32 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Mert Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Mert 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 Mert?

Approximately 529 people in the United States share the name Mert, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Mert a rare name?

Mert is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 623,819 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mert mean?

The meaning and origin of Mert 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 Mert more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Mert are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Mert most popular?

The name Mert reached its peak in 2018, with 32 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 People529
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 623,819
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2018
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.