Merritt
How to say it: MAIR-it · /ˈmɛrɪt/
English surname from Old English 'boundary gate'. Also connotes merit and worthiness.
Merritt was the 685th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 518 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #477 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #685 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 518 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,400 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #477 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
At its strongest in the 2020s, Merritt continues to climb. Still at its peak, further rise is expected.
What goes with it
Two clipped syllables give it a soft but crisp edge. Hayes makes a fitting companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Merritt is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Merritt
- Merritt Wever (born 1980)American actress
- Merritt Patterson (born 1990)Canadian actress
- Merritt Butrick (1959–1989)American actor
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