How Many People Are Named Merritt?
8,863
people in the United States are named Merritt
1 in 37,797 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#2986
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0026%
Of US population
Peak Year
2017
280 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
MER-it
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an English surname, originally from a place name, which meant "boundary gate" in Old English.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 52.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
366
Texas
341
North Carolina
254
Pennsylvania
224
California
214
Georgia
176
Ohio
113
Indiana
111
Illinois
109
Michigan
96
💡 Fun Facts About "Merritt"
- 242 babies were named Merritt in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2017
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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