Merrily
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #512 in 1942
5 babies were named Merrily in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1936–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Merrily you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Merrily, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Merrily would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMerrily first shows up in US birth records in 1936, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 89 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1942, when it ranked #512. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Merrily
Merrily is a girl name of American origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ily”. US birth records list Merrily for girls from 1936 to 2025, in 47 of those 90 years. Its best year was 1942, when it ranked #512 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 2.8 | 357,143 girls |
| 1940s | 45 | 22,267 girls |
| 1950s | 9.0 | 111,359 girls |
| 1960s | 6.0 | 166,667 girls |
| 1970s | 4.3 | 231,481 girls |
| 1980s | 1.0 | 990,099 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 girls |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 girls |
| 2020s | 1.1 | 882,353 girls |
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- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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Questions about the name Merrily
What is the origin of the name Merrily?
Merrily has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Merrily a boy or girl name?
Merrily is a girl name.
How popular is the name Merrily?
Merrily ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1942 (#512).