Merton
Pronunciation: [ m-ERT-uhn ]
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Merton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 495 babies have been named Merton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,872 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,872
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Merton
Merton is a boy name .
Merton is currently ranked #27,872 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merton include Mer, Mert, Merty, Mertie, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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