Merton
Boy nameMerton has been given to 4,247 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1920.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,247
Peak year
1920 (150 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Merton's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #514 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Merton — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Merton
Clark Gregg
American economist (1923–2000)
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Merton.
FAQ
How popular is the name Merton?
Merton has been given to 4,247 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Merton peak?
Merton peaked in 1920, when 150 babies were given the name.
Is Merton a girl or boy name?
Merton is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Merton are boys).
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