girl's name
Merrie
MAIR-ee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,635
Merrie is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2004 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 1959, when 117 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1909.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merrie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 138 |
| 1930s | 138 |
| 1940s | 495 |
| 1950s | 875 |
| 1960s | 542 |
| 1970s | 230 |
| 1980s | 84 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 20 |
How Popular Is Merrie?
In 2004, Merrie 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 Merrie 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 Merrie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merrie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merrie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merrie
- English MAIR-ee
Sibling Names for Merrie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merrie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merrie
How popular is the name Merrie?
In 2004, Merrie 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 Merrie a girl's or a boy's name?
Merrie is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merrie?
Merrie has 2 syllables.
When was Merrie most popular?
Merrie peaked in 1959, when 117 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.