Merrit
boy nameMerrit entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2273 in 1913, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2273
peak (1913)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2984 |
| 1920s | #3627 |
| 1930s | #3372 |
| 1940s | #3459 |
| 1950s | #3312 |
| 1960s | #3542 |
| 1970s | #4907 |
| 1990s | #6670 |
| 2000s | #11681 |
| 2010s | #11330 |
| 2020s | #11411 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Merrit are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Merrit alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merrit in 2025?
- Merrit is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Merrit most popular?
- Merrit peaked in 1913, reaching #2273 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Merrit with classmates?
- Merrit will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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