FIRST NAME
Meritt
Meritt is the 30,819th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 134 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 104 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #30,819 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
134
living · #30,819
BABIES NAMED MERITT BY BIRTH YEAR · 1997–2025
202511
As a female name, Meritt peaked in 2025, when 11 babies were named Meritt (the #9272 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #23,224 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
104
living · #23,224
BABIES NAMED MERITT BY BIRTH YEAR · 1920–2024
20247
As a male name, Meritt peaked in 2018, when 7 babies were named Meritt (the #10374 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)