Merris
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #13,208 in 2025
6 babies were named Merris in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2025–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Merris you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Merris, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Merris would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMerris first shows up in US birth records in 2025, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearMerris is at its all-time high right now: #13,208 in 2025.
- New on the sceneMerris wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2025.
About the name Merris
Merris is a girl name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ris”. US birth records list Merris for girls only in 2025, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #13,208 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3.7 | 270,270 girls |
Other spellings of Merris
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Merris
What is the origin of the name Merris?
Merris has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Merris a boy or girl name?
Merris is a girl name.
How popular is the name Merris?
Merris ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#13,208).