Merri
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Merri was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,170 births recorded 1920–2012 · peaked in 1963 with 157 births
Most common in: California, New York, Michigan, Texas, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
6 births recorded 1999–2007 · peaked in 1999 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Merri’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | #4282 | — |
| 1986 | #4724 | ↓442 |
| 1987 | #5074 | ↓350 |
| 1988 | #4653 | ↑421 |
| 1989 | #8037 | ↓3384 |
| 1990 | #6465 | ↑1572 |
| 1991 | #4497 | ↑1968 |
| 1992 | #8065 | ↓3568 |
| 1993 | #9559 | ↓1494 |
| 1994 | #9586 | ↓27 |
| 1995 | #9553 | ↑33 |
| 1996 | #11807 | ↓2254 |
| 1997 | #12070 | ↓263 |
| 1998 | #14122 | ↓2052 |
| 1999 | #7239 | ↑6883 |
| 2000 | #11801 | ↓4562 |
| 2002 | #12187 | ↓386 |
| 2004 | #14179 | ↓1992 |
| 2007 | #17636 | ↓3457 |
| 2012 | #16869 | ↑767 |
Frequently asked questions about Merri
Is Merri a popular name?
Merri has 3,170 recorded births in United States between 1920 and 2012, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Merri more common for boys or girls?
Merri is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Merri most popular?
Merri peaked in 1963 in United States, with 157 recorded births that year.
Is Merri rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Merri’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3957 in 1920 to #16869 in 2012.
How many babies have been named Merri?
At least 3,176 babies have been recorded with the name Merri across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Merri popular in more than one country?
Yes — Merri appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.