Meyer
Meaning
traditionally 'bringer of light'; a beloved early-20th-century Jewish American surname-turned-first-name
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Meyer peaked in the 1910s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
39 people · the #78,870 first name in Brazil · median age 58
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Meyer
Most people given the name Meyer in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Meyer deep dive
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