Merritt is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3687 in 2008 with 44 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 401 births ranking #703. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 46.7%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 42,971 girls born was named Merritt. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.