6,151births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1880Peak · United States
#1499United States 2025
Merritt is a boy name family recorded 6,151 times in 1 country since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1499 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1880, at 8.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Merritt
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt | English | 6,151 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1499 | 1880 | ▲ 84 % |
Questions about Merritt
How popular is the name Merritt?
In 2025 it ranked #1499 in the United States. Official registers record 6,151 births across 1 country.
When was Merritt most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1880, at 8.9 births per 100,000.
Is Merritt a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Merritt is a boy name.