How Many People Are Named Merri?
Complete statistics for the name Merri: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Merri is a very rare female name, with only 2,719 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 121,362 Americans. The majority of those named Merri are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, compassion, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 63All 3,170 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1963Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Merri Through the Generations
Merri has seen its peak popularity in 1963 when 157 babies were given this name. Since then, the name has maintained a stable presence, with a current estimate of 2,719 individuals named Merri living in the United States. Among them, 54 are under 30, 1,024 are aged 30-60, and 2,092 are over 60, indicating a significant skew towards older generations. This distribution suggests that Merri is a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities, with a strong connection to mid-20th century naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Merri's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Merri
How Many People Have the Name Merri?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,719 people in the United States currently share the name Merri. That works out to roughly 1 in every 121,362 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Merri a Common or Rare Name?
Merri is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Merri Mean?
Merri means "creative variant of Merry" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Merri in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Merri Most Popular?
The name Merri reached peak popularity in 1963, with 157 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Merri?
Approximately 2,719 people named Merri live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,170. That works out to roughly 1 in 121,362 Americans.
Is Merri a rare name?
Merri is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 121,362 Americans has this name.
What does the name Merri mean?
Merri means "creative variant of Merry" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Merri more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Merri are male and 100% are female.
When was Merri most popular?
Merri peaked in 1963 with 157 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.