Meritt
boy nameMeritt entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #4286 in 1920, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#4286
peak (1920)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4286 |
| 1990s | #8435 |
| 2010s | #11182 |
| 2020s | #11621 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Meritt are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Meritt is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Meritt in 2025?
- Meritt is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Meritt most popular?
- Meritt peaked in 1920, reaching #4286 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Meritt with classmates?
- Meritt will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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