Merton
Merton is an English name that conveys a sense of place, specifically referring to a farmstead or settlement near a lake. It carries a serene and pastoral quality, suggesting a connection to nature and a peaceful existence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,247 |
| Gender | Male (43% / 57%) |
| Peak year | 1923 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 1961 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
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Notable People
Robert K. Merton (Sociologist, known for the concept of the self-fulfilling prophecy) · Thomas Merton (Trappist monk and writer, known for his influential spiritual writings) · Merton H. Miller (Economist, co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences) · Merton D. F. (Fictional character from *The Muppets*) · Merton College (One of the oldest colleges at the University of Oxford)
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