Merritt is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2852 in 2012 with 42 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 117 births ranking #1505. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 110.0%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 45,158 boys born was named Merritt. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.