Merritt is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1409 in 2024 with 158 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 401 births ranking #703. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 426.7%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 10,210 girls born was named Merritt. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.