Merrily
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-uhl-ee ]
Merrily is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,851 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
Merrily is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHR-uhl-ee.
Parents who love the name Merrily often also consider Christopher, Charnell, Clement .
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Historical Record
Merrily first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 382 babies have been named Merrily in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merrily is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,851 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,851
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Merrily
Merrily is a girl name .
Merrily is currently ranked #36,851 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merrily include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Merrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Merrily 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)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis