Feminine dossier · first seen 1965
Merit
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2025
Peak births
51
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Merit
How many people are named Merit?
An estimated 310 living Americans are named Merit.
How rare is Merit?
Merit is uncommon among babies today, with 51 girls receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Merit?
The median age of a living American named Merit is approximately 9 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 16 years old.
Is Merit still popular?
Yes — Merit is currently rising in popularity, with 51 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.2× higher than the previous decade.
1965Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
51
All-time
316