Merrie

Merrie is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2014.

Merrie at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Merrie

Merrie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Merrie first appears in Social Security records in 1909. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #940 in 1950, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,632 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Merrie in US records

First recorded (US)
1909
Best US rank
#940 in 1950
Peak year
1959
Total since 1880
2,632

Merrie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2014
Best rank
#5691 in 2014
Babies named Merrie in 2014
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Merrie mean?

The meaning of Merrie is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Merrie a boy or girl name?

Merrie is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2014.

What origin is the name Merrie?

Merrie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Merrie?

Merrie first appears in US records in 1909. Its best-ever ranking was #940 in 1950, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].