Meritt
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-iht ]
Meritt is a girl baby name. Ranked #30,522 in the US, popular nicknames include Mer, Mey, and Merie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Meritt first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 78 babies have been named Meritt in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Meritt is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,522 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #30,522
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Meritt is also used as a boy name, ranked #16645.
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About the Name Meritt
Meritt is a girl name .
Is Meritt a boy or girl name? Meritt is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #30,522 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,645. Meritt is more commonly used as a boy name.
Meritt is currently ranked #30,522 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Meritt include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Meriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Meritt include Merida . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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