Merritt is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3679 in 2001 with 36 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 401 births ranking #703. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 20.0%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 50,016 girls born was named Merritt. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.