Merritt is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1333 in 2017 with 175 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 401 births ranking #703. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 483.3%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 9,862 girls born was named Merritt. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.