Boy nameCurrently #916 in the USRising
Meir
//ˈmeɪɹ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Meir's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Meir's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Meir |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 54 |
| 1992 | 42 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1994 | 44 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1996 | 52 |
| 1997 | 59 |
| 1998 | 54 |
| 1999 | 45 |
| 2000 | 45 |
| 2001 | 50 |
| 2002 | 60 |
| 2003 | 59 |
| 2004 | 79 |
| 2005 | 88 |
| 2006 | 77 |
| 2007 | 114 |
| 2008 | 109 |
| 2009 | 94 |
| 2010 | 118 |
| 2011 | 119 |
| 2012 | 126 |
| 2013 | 111 |
| 2014 | 148 |
| 2015 | 152 |
| 2016 | 156 |
| 2017 | 175 |
| 2018 | 190 |
| 2019 | 197 |
| 2020 | 222 |
| 2021 | 187 |
| 2022 | 232 |
| 2023 | 244 |
| 2024 | 253 |
Meir through the decades
- Meir peaked in 2024, when 253 babies were named Meir in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Meir has risen 82% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Meir currently ranks #916 in the US and is on the rise.