Merritt is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3690 in 2012 with 43 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 401 births ranking #703. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 43.3%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 40,947 girls born was named Merritt. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.