Baby Name Popularity Profile

Merritt

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Merritt.

✦ Boundary gate 🌍 English traditional
National Rank (2025) #703
All-Time Peak Rank #703 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 3,231 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 38.1% Boy / 61.9% Girl Leans Female
First Recorded 1919 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 401 births in 2025
💡 The Merritt Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Boundary gate
Language Origin English
Origin Type single
Derived from an English surname, which originated from Old English elements 'maere' (boundary) and 'geat' (gate).
Common Nicknames
Merry Ritt
Pronunciation: MER-it
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Merritt

According to SSA data, Merritt achieved its highest historical rank of #703 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 401 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 395.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 60 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Merritt across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +395.1% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 401 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 60 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 5
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 11
1960s: 187
1970s: 212
1980s: 184
1990s: 248
2000s: 339
2010s: 944
2020s: 1,101

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Mer-ritt
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State North Carolina
Top States North Carolina, Georgia, Nebraska, Tennessee, Alabama
States with Data 25
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
North Carolina #288 232 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #424 177 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #83 44 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #192 123 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #292 102 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #602 67 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #329 46 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #576 281 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #299 57 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #599 38 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #291 29 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #415 33 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #854 57 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #644 29 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #765 13 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #476 13 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #892 19 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #939 35 2025 Insufficient historical volume
California #2416 73 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #889 12 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #902 26 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #657 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 5 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #1351 11 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #986 9 2025 Insufficient historical volume

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