Merrie

Girl name

Merrie has been given to 2,632 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It peaked in 1959.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,632

Peak year

1959 (117 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1909

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Terriegirl

20,068 babies since 1918

Kerriegirl

8,693 babies since 1944

Jerriegirl

5,596 babies since 1913

Names with a similar vibe

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

Sharylgirl

2,631 babies since 1937

Cheryllgirl

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Delainegirl

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Pennigirl

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Rayegirl

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Dawnegirl

2,603 babies since 1926

Dorettagirl

2,597 babies since 1888

Jonellgirl

2,676 babies since 1918

FAQ

How popular is the name Merrie?

Merrie has been given to 2,632 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Merrie peak?

Merrie peaked in 1959, when 117 babies were given the name.

Is Merrie a girl or boy name?

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

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