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Merit

Merit is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Merit?

Recorded births named Merit by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	544 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Merit's popularity over time

Babies named Merit per year — United States (1918–2025). United States peaked in 2025 (73/yr).

When was Merit popular?

Merit reached its peak in 2025, when it was the #4371 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2020s name.

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