Merrick
Merrick is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Fame, power, or dark-skinned.
Origin and history
Merrick is an English given name derived from an Anglicized surname of Welsh origin, linked to the traditional name Meurig or Meyrick. It shares historical roots with the name Maurice, meaning dark-skinned or moorish. Though traditionally less common, it has seen a steady rise in modern U.S. usage as a surname-as-first-name choice.
Popularity in the United States
5,792 babies in the United States have been named Merrick since 1880. It ranks #1591 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #993.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.9 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- FL (9.5 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
- WA (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 46 |
| 1920-1930 | 69 |
| 1930-1940 | 52 |
| 1940-1950 | 120 |
| 1950-1960 | 163 |
| 1960-1970 | 172 |
| 1970-1980 | 241 |
| 1980-1990 | 205 |
| 1990-2000 | 463 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,175 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,899 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,182 |
Famous people named Merrick
- Merrick Garland: Attorney General, Judge
Fun facts
- Merrick originated as an Anglicized form of the Welsh given name Meurig.
- The name has gained increased popularity in the United States in recent decades alongside other surname-style given names.