Merrit Name Popularity and Statistics
Merrit is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Merrit?
Merrit is spelled M-E-R-R-I-T. The name has 6 letters.
Merrit Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,491
Recorded Births14
- Girls usage rose 5,986 places to #7,491 and recorded 8 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Merrit Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1971 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 14 | #7,491 |
| 2024 | Girls | 6 | #13,477 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6 | #13,462 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5 | #15,306 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7 | #12,206 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 6 | #10,760 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2015 | Boys | 5 | #12,086 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2011 | Boys | 5 | #12,287 |
| 2009 | Boys | 6 | #10,994 |
| 2007 | Boys | 5 | #12,367 |
| 2003 | Girls | 6 | #13,844 |
| 2001 | Girls | 5 | #15,352 |
| 1997 | Girls | 5 | #13,724 |
| 1994 | Girls | 5 | #13,430 |
| 1992 | Boys | 7 | #6,670 |
| 1972 | Girls | 6 | #7,292 |
| 1971 | Girls | 6 | #7,388 |
When Was Merrit Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
14 recorded births
National rank #7,491
1954 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #2,743
1930 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #2,781
1964 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #3,050