US Popularity:12253
Origin:British
Meaning:Jolly, cheerful
Merry is a gender-neutral name of English origin, meaning “jolly" or "cheerful.” Could you think of two better endearments to describe your newest addition? Commonly associated with the English word “merry,” this sweet title is also a shortened form of any moniker that begins with Mer. Lord of the Rings fans will know it as the name of a much-loved hobbit character in the series. Humorous yet heroic, Merry the hobbit is certainly a worthy namesake for your little one.

How Popular Is The Name Merry?

U.S. Births

Overall:Merry is currently #12253 in U.S. births
Girl:Merry is currently #7117 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#7117
in 2024
+ 2928
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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