Mert
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Mert
A boy name, popular in Turkey, with courageous meaning.
Mert for girls
Mert is an uncommon feminine name with diverse cultural connections. In Turkish, Mert is traditionally a masculine name meaning 'brave,' 'honest,' or 'reliable,' though its usage for girls is a modern trend. It may also be a shortened form of names like Meredith or Mertice in some English-speaking contexts. As a feminine name, Mert offers a brief, strong sound with contemporary appeal. Its simplicity makes it easy to pronounce across languages. The name remains rare for girls in most countries, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive, minimalist name with positive connotations of courage and integrity.
Pronounced MERT.
As of October 2026, Mert ranked #4340 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3491 in 2018.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,344 | 23 | 12 |
| 2015 | #4,829 | 20 | 10.4 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,058 | 26 | 14 |
| 2018 | #3,491 | 32 | 17.6 |
| 2019 | #4,748 | 21 | 11.7 |
| 2020 | #4,371 | 23 | 13.3 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,340 | 24 | 14.1 |