Merita
girl nameMerita entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1442 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1442
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3780 |
| 1920s | #3524 |
| 1930s | #1945 |
| 1940s | #1897 |
| 1950s | #1929 |
| 1960s | #3379 |
| 1970s | #7053 |
| 1980s | #9448 |
| 1990s | #11436 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Merita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merita alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merita in 2025?
- Merita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merita most popular?
- Merita peaked in 1940, reaching #1442 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merita with classmates?
- Merita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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