Total births
3,170
Girls' name · since 1920
Merri
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 3,170 babies named Merri, peaking in 1963. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,170
- total births
- 1920–2012
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Merri is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 3,170 have been recorded since 1920.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Merri has been recorded 3,170 times among girls since 1920, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 2012.
- 3,170 total births
- 1920–2012 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
3,170 girls have been named Merri since 1920, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2012.
- 3,170
- total births
- 1920–2012
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Merri was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
157 babies were named Merri in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
Merri's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Merri splits its recorded history at 1970: 24% of all births land in the more recent half, 76% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1939 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1963 peak of 157 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Merri at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1963
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Merri popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–2012
- Peak year (1963)
- 157
- Annual births at peak, across 93 years of records
Merri by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Merri's strongest decade.
1,150 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Merri births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 13
1920s
13 births
- 1930s 18
1930s
18 births
- 1940s 248
1940s
248 births
- 1950s
1950s
991 births
- 1960s
1960s
1,150 births
- 1970s 419
1970s
419 births
- 1980s 202
1980s
202 births
- 1990s 99
1990s
99 births
- 2000s 25
2000s
25 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 1,150 births (36% of all-time use).
How Merri compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Merri's total volume
Merri vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Merri by state
Where Merri concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 218 | 6.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 158 | 5.0% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 137 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Texas | | 124 | 3.9% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 109 | 3.4% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 89 | 2.8% |
| #7 | Washington | | 56 | 1.8% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 45 | 1.4% |
California share of Merri's total US births 6.9%
Even split
218 of 3,170 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 28 reporting states.
Merri appears in 28 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Merri? ▼
3,170 babies have been named Merri since 1920. It was last recorded in 2012. The peak year was 1963 with 157 births.
When was Merri most popular? ▼
Merri was most popular in the 1960s decade with 1,150 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
Where is Merri most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Merri are California (218 births), New York (158 births), Michigan (137 births).
How long has the name Merri been used? ▼
Merri has been recorded in Social Security data since 1920, spanning 93 years of data through 2012.
What names are similar to Merri? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Meredith, Mercedes, Merle, Mercy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Merri's data
- Merri's decade-level peak was the 1960s (1,150 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Merris (218 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Merri
Nearby Names Like Merri
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Merri
Meredith Girl
#492 77,787 births
Mercedes Girl
#1446 46,206 births
Merle Girl
14,723 births
Mercy Girl
#845 10,632 births
Merry Girl
#6942 10,369 births
Compare Merri side by side: Merri vs Meredith Merri vs Mercedes Merri vs Merle
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1920–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Merri: Baby Name Since 1920 - 3,170 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/merri. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Merri draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.