Merrie
Merrie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Joyful, cheerful, or pleasant.
Origin and history
Merrie is a female given name of Middle English origin, derived from the vocabulary word meaning 'cheerful' or 'joyful'. Historically used as an alternative spelling of Merry, it enjoyed moderate usage in the mid-20th century in the United States. Today, it is relatively rare in contemporary birth records.
Popularity in the United States
2,632 babies in the United States have been named Merrie since 1880. It ranks #3441 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.8 %)
- MI (17.5 %)
- NY (13.3 %)
- IL (8.6 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 45 |
| 1920-1930 | 138 |
| 1930-1940 | 138 |
| 1940-1950 | 495 |
| 1950-1960 | 875 |
| 1960-1970 | 542 |
| 1970-1980 | 230 |
| 1980-1990 | 84 |
| 1990-2000 | 60 |
| 2000-2010 | 20 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Merrie
- Merrie Spaeth: actress, media consultant
Fun facts
- Merrie uses an archaic spelling variant of the adjective 'merry', which stems from the Old English word 'myrge'.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century.