Merritt
Merritt: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Merritt
- A unisex given name.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of 19th and 20th century usage.
- A female given name from surname, of 1970s and later usage.
How popular is Merritt?
Since 1880, 3,231 girls and 6,151 boys in the U.S. have been named Merritt (34% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #703 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #400 in 1899. In 2025, 518 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Merritt
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Sibling name ideas for Merritt
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Merritt FAQ
What does the name Merritt mean?
A unisex given name. A male given name transferred from the surname, of 19th and 20th century usage. A female given name from surname, of 1970s and later usage.
What is the origin of the name Merritt?
Merritt is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Merritt?
Since 1880, 3,231 girls and 6,151 boys in the U.S. have been named Merritt (34% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #703 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #400 in 1899. In 2025, 518 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Merritt a boy or girl name?
Merritt is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (3,231 girls and 6,151 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.