girl's name
Merri
MAIR-ee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 3,180
Merri is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 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 1963, when 157 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merri Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 248 |
| 1950s | 991 |
| 1960s | 1,150 |
| 1970s | 419 |
| 1980s | 202 |
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Merri?
In 2012, Merri was given to 5 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.
Where Merri Is Used
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 Merri
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merri Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merri over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merri
- English MAIR-ee
Sibling Names for Merri
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merri — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merri
How popular is the name Merri?
In 2012, Merri was given to 5 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 Merri a girl's or a boy's name?
Merri is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merri?
Merri has 2 syllables.
When was Merri most popular?
Merri peaked in 1963, when 157 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.