girl's name
Merridith
MAIR-ih-dith (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 59
Merridith is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1985 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 1971, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merridith Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 10 |
How Popular Is Merridith?
In 1985, Merridith 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.
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 Merridith
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merridith Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merridith over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merridith
- English MAIR-ih-dith
Sibling Names for Merridith
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merridith — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merridith
How popular is the name Merridith?
In 1985, Merridith 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 Merridith a girl's or a boy's name?
Merridith is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merridith?
Merridith has 3 syllables.
When was Merridith most popular?
Merridith peaked in 1971, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.