Merida

Girl name

Merida has been given to 1,572 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 2017.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,572

Peak year

2017 (116 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▼ -34%

Gender split

100% girls / 0% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Merida.

1,569 babies since 1950

1,577 babies since 1981

1,578 babies since 1949

1,580 babies since 1880

1,564 babies since 1981

1,581 babies since 1985

1,582 babies since 1982

1,582 babies since 1994

How popular is the name Merida?

Merida has been given to 1,572 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Merida peak?

Merida peaked in 2017, when 116 babies were given the name.

Is Merida a girl or boy name?

Merida is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Merida are girls).

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