Merri

Girl name

Merri has been given to 3,170 babies in the U.S. since 1920. It peaked in 1963.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,170

Peak year

1963 (157 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1920

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Merri — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Terrigirl

147,027 babies since 1922

Kerrigirl

37,369 babies since 1945

Jerrigirl

15,785 babies since 1924

Merrygirl

10,369 babies since 1898

Gerrigirl

5,463 babies since 1925

Names with a similar vibe

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

Machellegirl

3,178 babies since 1946

Lesiagirl

3,180 babies since 1948

Jacquelynegirl

3,184 babies since 1919

Keciagirl

3,148 babies since 1962

Trudigirl

3,215 babies since 1938

Dreamagirl

3,114 babies since 1915

Tamiegirl

3,237 babies since 1947

Velvetgirl

3,101 babies since 1920

FAQ

How popular is the name Merri?

Merri has been given to 3,170 babies in the U.S. since 1920. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Merri peak?

Merri peaked in 1963, when 157 babies were given the name.

Is Merri a girl or boy name?

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

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