Merritt is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1646 in 2021 with 127 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 401 births ranking #703. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 323.3%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 12,911 girls born was named Merritt. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.