Merrick is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #984 in 2016 with 208 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 274 births ranking #818. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 252.5%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 9,121 boys born was named Merrick. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.