US Popularity:8562
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Worthy; valuable; deserving of praise
Merit is a gender-neutral name that will leave others in no doubt of baby's innate value. Born from the Latin meritum, Merit encompasses that which is "worthy," "valuable," or "deserving of praise." The beauty of Merit is that appreciation lies in the eyes of the beholder, its excellence reflective of any measure of qualities. From a good heart to a generous soul and even a learned mind, Merit is capable of earning acclaim for them all. Yet to those who love them most, Merit is ultimately priceless.

Merit Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Merit is currently #8562 in U.S. births
Boy:Merit is currently #14799 in U.S. births
Girl:Merit is currently #13667 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#13678
in 2022
- 147
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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