Merton
- Pronunciation
- [Mer-ton]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Estate By The Lake
- Origin
- English
Merton Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,247 baby boys have been named Merton. The name peaked in 1920 with 150 US births that year (rank #494).
Top States for Merton
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Merton births are: New York (465), Maine (239), Minnesota (210).
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6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Merton's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Merton
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merwyn | Famous Friend | Male | English |
Famous People Named Merton
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Merton.
- Merton H. Miller was a noted American economist.
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Compare Merton to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Merton against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).