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Merritt

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Merritt was most popular in 2025, when 518 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,142 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,142, with 518 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 9,382 people named Merritt.

Most popular in2025
Rank that year#1,142
Births that year518
Total since 18809,382

Merritt over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Merritt’s peak in 2025. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org