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Merrit

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

How common is Merrit?

Recorded births named Merrit by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	295 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.

Merrit's popularity over time

Babies named Merrit per year — United States (1912–2025). United States peaked in 2025 (14/yr).

When was Merrit popular?

Merrit reached its peak in 2025, when it was the #13148 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2020s name.

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