Girl nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Merica
//ˈmɛɹɪkə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19766 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Merica'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.
Merica's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Merica |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
Merica through the decades
- Merica peaked in 1976, when 19 babies were named Merica in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1996–2020), use of Merica has fallen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.