Holding steady.
Popularity of Merri since 1920
Babies named Merri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 248 |
| 1950s | 991 |
| 1960s | 1,150 |
| 1970s | 419 |
| 1980s | 202 |
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Merri first appeared in U.S. records in 1920, but it has always been a rare choice. It reached its peak in 1963, with a handful of births, and has remained stable but infrequent since. The name never ranked in the top 1000, and it has not been recorded in any state as a top name. As a variant of Merry, it shares a cheerful sound with mid-century favorites like Terri and Sherri. Today, Merri remains a quiet, uncommon alternative to more popular names, appealing to parents who value its retro charm and simple spelling.
Merri is a variant spelling of Merry, which itself is a diminutive of Meredith (from Welsh Maredudd, 'great lord') or an English nickname derived from the Middle English 'merry' meaning 'joyful, pleasant'. In modern usage, Merri has been used independently as a given name, particularly in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mer
Sibling names for Merri
Names that share Merri's style, for a brother or sister.
