Holding steady.
Popularity of Mertis since 1908
Babies named Mertis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mertis's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 8 |
| 1910s | 82 |
| 1920s | 150 |
| 1930s | 108 |
| 1940s | 89 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mertis is a rare American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1908, with a peak of 5 births that year. The name has remained extremely uncommon, with no resurgence in recent decades. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it has never gained significant traction. While its exact origin is unclear, it is likely an invented or altered form of other names like Myrtis or Merton. Mertis exemplifies the creative naming practices of the early 20th century in the United States, though it never caught on widely. It has not been recorded in any top states, reflecting its rarity across the country.
Mertis is a rare given name first recorded in the United States around 1908. It may derive from the English surname Merton or be a variant of Myrtis, itself derived from the myrtle plant. The name has seen minimal usage, with no clear historical or linguistic roots outside of American naming practices.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Mertis
Names that share Mertis's style, for a brother or sister.
