Merriam

Girl name

Merriam has been given to 351 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1922. In 2025, about 1 in 321,453 girls was named Merriam.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

351

Peak year

1922 (16 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

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

351 babies since 1897

352 babies since 1912

350 babies since 1886

350 babies since 1888

350 babies since 1898

350 babies since 1900

350 babies since 1902

350 babies since 1916

How popular is the name Merriam?

Merriam has been given to 351 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Merriam peak?

Merriam peaked in 1922, when 16 babies were given the name.

Is Merriam a girl or boy name?

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

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