girl's name
Meribeth
MAIR-ee-beth (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 476
Meribeth is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1955, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Meribeth Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 84 |
| 1950s | 145 |
| 1960s | 123 |
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 9 |
How Popular Is Meribeth?
In 1991, Meribeth was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Meribeth
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Meribeth Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Meribeth over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Meribeth
- English MAIR-ee-beth
Sibling Names for Meribeth
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Meribeth — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Meribeth
How popular is the name Meribeth?
In 1991, Meribeth was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Meribeth a girl's or a boy's name?
Meribeth is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Meribeth?
Meribeth has 3 syllables.
When was Meribeth most popular?
Meribeth peaked in 1955, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.