FIRST NAME
Merrit
Merrit is the 15,395th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 215 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 201 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #15,395 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
215
living · #15,395
BABIES NAMED MERRIT BY BIRTH YEAR · 1912–2021
20216
As a male name, Merrit peaked in 1930, when 9 babies were named Merrit (the #2936 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #24,199 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
201
living · #24,199
BABIES NAMED MERRIT BY BIRTH YEAR · 1961–2025
202514
As a female name, Merrit peaked in 2025, when 14 babies were named Merrit (the #7759 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)