Merritt: how popular and famous is this name?

Curious to know how many people were given the name Merritt in 2022 in the USA and how popular was Merritt in the past? In this page you will discover the popularity rank of the name Merritt over the years and how many boys were named Merritt in the past 124 years. Also you will find a list of famous people and celebrities named Merritt across different areas such as Entertainment (Actors, Directors, Singers), Sports, Business, Literature, Politics, Science, Arts, Technology and Journalism.

How popular is the name Merritt?

According to the 2022 US Census Data, the name Merritt holds the 1965th position in popularity among boy names. This means that out of 45946 names, Merritt is ranked as the 1965th most popular. In 2022, a total of 78 baby boys in the USA were named Merritt.

📋 When was the name Merritt most popular and famous in the USA?

According to the US Census records and data, the name Merritt reached its peak popularity in the United States in 1913. During that year, Merritt ranked #1169 out of 45946 names. It is noteworthy that Merritt has never reached the top 100 most popular names.

📋 When was the name Merritt least popular in the USA?

According to the US Census records and data, the name Merritt was at its least popular and relatively rare in the United States in 1998. During that year, Merritt ranked #5756 in popularity, indicating that out of 45946 names, only 15 boys were given the name Merritt.

📋 When were there more babies named Merritt in the USA?

Since 1900, the year with the highest number of babies named Merritt was 2017.

📋 When were there fewer babies named Merritt in the USA?

Since 1900, the year with the fewest babies named Merritt was 1900.

📋 Is Merritt predominantly a boy or girl name ?

Merritt is predominantly a boy name, with 68.8% of Merritts being boys and 31.2% of Merritts being girls.

📋 How many Merritts have there been in the USA?

From 1900 to 2022, there have been 8112 people named Merritt in the USA, comprising 5578 boys and 2534 girls.

📋 When was Merritt first recorded as a name in the USA?

Merritt was first recorded as a boy's name in 1900 and as a girl's name in 1919.

📋 When did the usage of the name Merritt's experience the most significant increase over the past 124 years?

Merritt's saw its most substantial increase in 1912 when 52 babies were named Merritt, marking an 174% increase compared to the previous year.

📋 When did the usage of the name Merritt experience the most significant decrease over the past 124 years?

Merritt's usage decreased the most in 1965 when 28 babies were named Merritt, reflecting a --50% decrease compared to the previous year.

Interesting facts about the name Merritt

📕 What is the meaning and origin of the name Merritt?

Merritt means boundary gate

📕 What are name variants for the name Merritt?

Merritt's variants and other similar names include: Meritt, Merit, Merrett

📕 How to pronounce Merritt?

Merritt' pronunciation is \m(e)-rri-tt\

📕 What are other popular names that start with M?

Other popular names that start with M include: Mia, Mateo, Michael, Mila, Mason, Matthew, Maya, Maverick, Miles, Madison.
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