Merritt is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3417 in 1997 with 34 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 401 births ranking #703. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 13.3%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 51,196 girls born was named Merritt. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.