Mertie
Girl nameMertie has been given to 1,830 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1918.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
1,830
Peak year
1918 (46 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Mertie's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #610 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Mertie — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Mertie.
Sibling name ideas for Mertie
Same era and popularity as Mertie, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Mertie?
Mertie has been given to 1,830 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Mertie peak?
Mertie peaked in 1918, when 46 babies were given the name.
Is Mertie a girl or boy name?
Mertie is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Mertie are girls).
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