Meyer
- Pronunciation
- [Mey-er]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Shining Surname.
- Origin
- Hebrew
Meyer Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,304 baby boys have been named Meyer. The name peaked in 1917 with 214 US births that year (rank #385). In 2024, ranked #1825 nationally — 1,440 places below its 1917 peak.
Top States for Meyer
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Meyer births are: New York (2,115), Pennsylvania (276), Illinois (213).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Meyer
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5-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Meyer's exact length and starting letter: Mabel, Mable, Mabon, Mabuz, Mabyn.
Quick Facts About Meyer
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Compare Meyer to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Meyer against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).