Merritt is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1882 in 2021 with 82 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 117 births ranking #1505. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 310.0%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 21,320 boys born was named Merritt. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.