Merrit
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-iht ]
Merrit is a girl baby name. Ranked #35,729 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
Merrit is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHR-iht.
Parents who love the name Merrit often also consider Marykathryn, Duwana, Neina .
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Historical Record
Merrit first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 98 babies have been named Merrit in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merrit is past its peak , currently ranked #35,729 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,729
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Merrit
Merrit is a girl name .
Is Merrit a boy or girl name? Merrit is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #35,729 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #17,200. Merrit is more commonly used as a boy name.
Merrit is currently ranked #35,729 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merrit include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Merrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Merrit 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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