Merritt

Merritt is a unisex 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 2024 it was given to 242 babies in the United States.

Merritt at a glance

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

About the name Merritt

Merritt 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, Merritt first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 8,863 babies since 1880, including 242 in 2024.

Merritt in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Merritt in 2024
242
Total since 1880
8,863

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Merritt mean?

The meaning of Merritt 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 Merritt a boy or girl name?

Merritt is a unisex name. In 2024, 242 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Merritt?

Merritt comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Merritt?

Merritt is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 8,863 babies since 1880.

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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].