Merriam
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-ee-uhm ]
Merriam is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,423 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
Merriam is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHR-ee-uhm.
Parents who love the name Merriam often also consider Tharon, Guillermina, Clorene .
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Historical Record
Merriam first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 59 babies have been named Merriam in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merriam is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,423 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,423
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Merriam
Merriam is a girl name .
Merriam is currently ranked #38,423 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merriam include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Merrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Merriam include Merritt . 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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