Merton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMER-ton / ˈmɜːrtənEnglish; Old English
Meaning
English: 'town by the lake'; Old English: 'mere' (lake) + 'tun' (town)
Historical & Cultural Background
Merton is a name of English origin, derived from Old English elements. It is often associated with places in England, particularly in Surrey and London. The name reflects the geographical features of the areas where it originated. Merton has been used as a surname as well as a given name.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Merton was first seen in the United States in 1880. Merton has ranked as high as #741 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in New York, Maine, Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin. In the past 5 years the name Merton has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Merton (1961)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 27 |
| 1881 | 17 |
| 1882 | 20 |
| 1883 | 23 |
| 1884 | 16 |
| 1885 | 12 |
| 1886 | 10 |
| 1887 | 15 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 12 |
| 1892 | 19 |
| 1893 | 14 |
| 1894 | 15 |
| 1895 | 12 |
| 1896 | 17 |
| 1897 | 14 |
| 1898 | 11 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1901 | 13 |
| 1902 | 17 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1905 | 16 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1907 | 21 |
| 1908 | 26 |
| 1909 | 20 |
| 1910 | 16 |
| 1911 | 33 |
| 1912 | 60 |
| 1913 | 56 |
| 1914 | 77 |
| 1915 | 105 |
| 1916 | 117 |
| 1917 | 116 |
| 1918 | 137 |
| 1919 | 104 |
| 1920 | 150 |
| 1921 | 139 |
| 1922 | 129 |
| 1923 | 141 |
| 1924 | 132 |
| 1925 | 141 |
| 1926 | 115 |
| 1927 | 134 |
| 1928 | 124 |
| 1929 | 106 |
| 1930 | 113 |
| 1931 | 76 |
| 1932 | 90 |
| 1933 | 83 |
| 1934 | 79 |
| 1935 | 79 |
| 1936 | 62 |
| 1937 | 75 |
| 1938 | 61 |
| 1939 | 43 |
| 1940 | 45 |
| 1941 | 61 |
| 1942 | 53 |
| 1943 | 55 |
| 1944 | 41 |
| 1945 | 30 |
| 1946 | 35 |
| 1947 | 44 |
| 1948 | 32 |
| 1949 | 32 |
| 1950 | 31 |
| 1951 | 32 |
| 1952 | 28 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 23 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 27 |
| 1957 | 21 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 24 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |