Unisex nameCurrently #6,338 in the USRising
Merit
//ˈmɛɹət//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20235 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Merit's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Merit's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Merit |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 29 |
Merit through the decades
- Merit peaked in 2023, when 37 babies were named Merit in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Merit has risen 102% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Merit currently ranks #6,338 in the US and is on the rise.