Meritt

Given to 144 US babies since 1920

▲ Rising +42% vs. 2018–2020

Rank in 2025

#8860

recorded as girls

4,617 since 2024

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Babies in 2025

girls 11

Peak year

2025

11 babies recorded as girls

All-time total

144

since 1920

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Babies per 1,000 (same sex), 1880–2025

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Meritt was most popular in 2025, when 11 babies recorded as girls got the name (0.01 per 1,000). In 2025, 11 babies were named Meritt, ranking #8860 for babies recorded as girls. Compared with 2018–2020, it's up 42%.

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2024	6	13477	7	9894
2023	8	11169	5	12239
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2019	7	12448	5	12145
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