Merry
Girl nameMerry has been given to 10,369 babies in the U.S. since 1898. It peaked in 1954.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
10,369
Peak year
1954 (355 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1898
10-year trend
▼ -62%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Merry's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #474 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Merry — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Merry.
FAQ
How popular is the name Merry?
Merry has been given to 10,369 babies in the U.S. since 1898. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Merry peak?
Merry peaked in 1954, when 355 babies were given the name.
Is Merry a girl or boy name?
Merry is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Merry are girls).
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