Merit Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins

Origin:

Egypt

Gender Distribution:

45% Masculine / 55% Feminine

Meaning:

Merit means 'beloved', 'worthy', or 'virtuous'.

Meaning of the Name Merit

The name Merit has origins in Egypt and is derived from the Ancient Egyptian word 'mr' which means 'beloved', 'worthy', or 'virtuous'. It was traditionally used as a male name in ancient Egypt, but it is also used as a female name in modern times. Merit is a name associated with qualities such as goodness, excellence, and commendation. It represents someone who is highly regarded and respected. The name Merit has a rich cultural and historical significance.

Popularity of the Name Merit

The popularity for the name Merit peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 16 births, which ranked number 12,559 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Merit had the most female births in 2019 with 16, which ranked number 7,010 out of 17,997 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2014 with 16, which ranked number 5,480 out of 14,070 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Merit has increased sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 27 births, an increase of 237.50%. Among females, Merit has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 14 births, an increase of 75.00%.

Nationwide Popularity of Merit

10 Year Trend of Merit: 237.50%
10 Year Female Trend of Merit: 75.00%

Popularity of Merit by State

We have no state ranking data available for the name Merit. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Merit in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Merit is a great pick!

2024 Popularity Projections for Merit

Total Births of Merit: 30 (12.93%)
Female Births of Merit: 15 (5.76%)

Given the upward trend of Merit over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 12.93% increase in total births, for a total of 30 births in 2024. For Females, births for Merit have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 15 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.76%.