How old is someone named Merritt?
The average Merritt is 26 years old.
Half of all living Merritts are between 6 and 45. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Merritts are much younger than 26.
When was Merritt popular?
Merritt is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 131 | 0 |
| 1910s | 655 | 0 |
| 1920s | 966 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 638 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 574 | 240 |
| 1950s | 480 | 320 |
| 1960s | 520 | 430 |
| 1970s | 427 | 390 |
| 1980s | 392 | 370 |
| 1990s | 442 | 430 |
| 2000s | 607 | 600 |
| 2010s | 1,636 | 1,600 |
| 2020s | 1,625 | 1,600 |
How many Merritts are still alive?
About 6,100 Merritts are alive in the US today. That's 65% of the roughly 9,400 babies named Merritt since 1880.
Roughly half of all Merritts ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Merritt?
About half of living Merritts are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Merritt an old name?
Not really. Merritt is younger than 56 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Merritt will be 26 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Merritt a boy or girl name?
Both. 52% of living Merritts are women and 48% are men.
The women average 18 and the men 35. It was mostly a boys' name before 1970; since 1995, 62% of babies named Merritt have been girls.
Names the same age as Merritt
NAME TWIN
Merritt's name twin is Fletcher. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Fletcher's age curve is the closest match to Merritt's: 88% alike.
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Questions about the name Merritt
How old is the average Merritt?
The average Merritt in the US is 26 years old. The median is 14, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Merritt?
About 6,100 Merritts are alive in the US today, out of roughly 9,400 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Merritt most popular?
In 2025, when about 520 baby girls were named Merritt.
Is Merritt a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 49% of living Merritts, but the name spans several generations.
Is Merritt a boy or girl name?
Both. 52% of living Merritts are women and 48% are men. The women average 18 and the men 35. It was mostly a boys' name before 1970; since 1995, 62% of babies named Merritt have been girls.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this