Merrie
girl nameMerrie entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #937 in 1950, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1909–2025
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rank today
#937
peak (1950)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2208 |
| 1910s | #2916 |
| 1920s | #2538 |
| 1930s | #2570 |
| 1940s | #1238 |
| 1950s | #1073 |
| 1960s | #1599 |
| 1970s | #3243 |
| 1980s | #6601 |
| 1990s | #10738 |
| 2000s | #15479 |
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Merrie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merrie alive today was born around 1956, making them about 69 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merrie in 2025?
- Merrie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merrie most popular?
- Merrie peaked in 1950, reaching #937 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merrie with classmates?
- Merrie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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