Merri
girl nameMerri entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #833 in 1963, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#833
peak (1963)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4005 |
| 1930s | #3844 |
| 1940s | #2207 |
| 1950s | #1025 |
| 1960s | #1030 |
| 1970s | #2226 |
| 1980s | #4353 |
| 1990s | #9296 |
| 2000s | #13951 |
| 2010s | #16869 |
Living bearers
About 2,700 people named Merri are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merri alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merri in 2025?
- Merri is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merri most popular?
- Merri peaked in 1963, reaching #833 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merri with classmates?
- Merri will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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