Merritt is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1458 in 2018 with 151 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 401 births ranking #703. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 403.3%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 11,261 girls born was named Merritt. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.