Meyer
Boy nameMeyer has been given to 5,612 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 1917.
Meaning & origin /ˈmaɪə(ɹ)/
As a German and Alemannic German surname, from the noun Meier (“leaseholder of a manor”). Compare Maier, Mayer, Meier, Myer. * As a Jewish surname, from Yiddish מאיר (mir). Compare Majer, Major, Mayor, Meir. * As a Dutch/West Flemish surname, variant of Meijer.
Origin: Hebrew
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,612
Peak year
1917 (214 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1881
10-year trend
▲ +21%
Gender split
4% girls / 96% boys
Rank through the decades
Meyer's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #573 |
| 1925 | #694 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Meyer.
FAQ
How popular is the name Meyer?
Meyer has been given to 5,612 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Meyer peak?
Meyer peaked in 1917, when 214 babies were given the name.
Is Meyer a girl or boy name?
Meyer is primarily a boy name (96% of babies named Meyer are boys).
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