Merry

Merry 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 2024 it was given to 16 girls in the United States.

Merry at a glance

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

About the name Merry

Merry 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, Merry first appears in Social Security records in 1898. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #456 in 1948, and in 2024 16 babies received the name — 10,360 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Merry in US records

First recorded (US)
1898
Best US rank
#456 in 1948
Peak year
1954
Babies named Merry in 2024
16
Total since 1880
10,360

Merry in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#3447 in 2020
Babies named Merry in 2024
3
Total since 1996
31

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Merry mean?

The meaning of Merry 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 Merry a boy or girl name?

Merry is a girl name. In 2024, 16 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Merry?

Merry comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Merry?

Merry first appears in US records in 1898. Its best-ever ranking was #456 in 1948, and 16 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].