Merritt
boy name#1499 in 2025Merritt entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #394 in 1899, ranks #1499 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1499
rank today
#394
peak (1899)
117
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #575 |
| 1890s | #481 |
| 1900s | #712 |
| 1910s | #651 |
| 1920s | #652 |
| 1930s | #775 |
| 1940s | #869 |
| 1950s | #1104 |
| 1960s | #1371 |
| 1970s | #2118 |
| 1980s | #2527 |
| 1990s | #3463 |
| 2000s | #3562 |
| 2010s | #2191 |
| 2020s | #1828 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Merritt has been most popular in TX, FL, NC.
Living bearers
About 3,100 people named Merritt are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merritt alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merritt in 2025?
- Merritt ranks #1499 among US boy names in 2025, with 117 babies given the name.
- When was the name Merritt most popular?
- Merritt peaked in 1899, reaching #394 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Merritt with classmates?
- Merritt will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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