Namesake.

Merit

Unisex #5082 in 2023

Merit is a unisex name that appears in U.S. Social Security records.

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Popularity of Merit

Popularity, 1918–2023
37 births in 2023
1918 2023

442 U.S. births recorded from 1918–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year
2023
37 babies
First recorded
1918
105 years of history
Recent trend
Rising
Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.