Merdith
Merdith is a girl baby name. Ranked #37,875 in the US, popular nicknames include Mer, Mey, and Merie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Merdith first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 11 babies have been named Merdith in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merdith is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,875 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,875
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Merdith is also used as a boy name, ranked #28719.
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About the Name Merdith
Merdith is a girl name .
Is Merdith a boy or girl name? Merdith is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,875 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,719. Merdith is more commonly used as a boy name.
Merdith is currently ranked #37,875 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merdith include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Merdie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis