Merri
Merri is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Joyful, cheerful, or lighthearted.
Origin and history
Merri is a rare English name derived from the vocabulary word 'merry', meaning cheerful or joyful. It gained minor usage in the mid-20th century in the United States as a variant of Merry or Mary. It is currently very uncommon for newborn girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
3,170 babies in the United States have been named Merri since 1880. It ranks #3159 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.6 %)
- NY (12.8 %)
- MI (11.1 %)
- TX (10 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 13 |
| 1930-1940 | 18 |
| 1940-1950 | 248 |
| 1950-1960 | 991 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,150 |
| 1970-1980 | 419 |
| 1980-1990 | 202 |
| 1990-2000 | 99 |
| 2000-2010 | 25 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Merri derives from the Old English word 'myrge', which meant agreeable or sweet-sounding.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the mid-20th century before fading from popular baby name charts.