Merit
2 countries#3130 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Merit was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
544 births recorded 1918–2025 · currently #3130 · peaked in 2025 with 73 births
Most common in: Texas, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
11 births recorded 2013–2022 · currently #5992 · peaked in 2021 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Merit’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #10921 | — |
| 2006 | #11417 | ↓496 |
| 2007 | #13924 | ↓2507 |
| 2008 | #15405 | ↓1481 |
| 2010 | #8271 | ↑7134 |
| 2011 | #13347 | ↓5076 |
| 2012 | #12199 | ↑1148 |
| 2013 | #9612 | ↑2587 |
| 2014 | #10955 | ↓1343 |
| 2015 | #8931 | ↑2024 |
| 2016 | #9411 | ↓480 |
| 2017 | #8299 | ↑1112 |
| 2018 | #11427 | ↓3128 |
| 2019 | #7025 | ↑4402 |
| 2020 | #8953 | ↓1928 |
| 2021 | #7630 | ↑1323 |
| 2022 | #7631 | ↓1 |
| 2023 | #4999 | ↑2632 |
| 2024 | #7251 | ↓2252 |
| 2025 | #3130 | ↑4121 |
Frequently asked questions about Merit
Is Merit a popular name?
Yes — Merit currently ranks #3130 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Merit more common for boys or girls?
Merit is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Merit most popular?
Merit peaked in 2025 in United States, with 73 recorded births that year.
Is Merit rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Merit’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5817 in 1965 to #3130 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Merit?
At least 555 babies have been recorded with the name Merit across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Merit popular in more than one country?
Yes — Merit appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Merit?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Merit include Maizey, Mason, Neve.
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