Merri Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMER-ee / /ˈmɛri/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: cheerful; Hebrew: bitter
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Merri is often considered a diminutive of names like Meredith or Merriam. It has roots in English, where it conveys a sense of cheerfulness and joy. In Hebrew, it can be associated with a contrasting meaning of bitterness. The name has seen varying popularity over the years, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
The name Merri has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Merry
- Merrie
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Merri was first seen in the United States in 1920. Merri has ranked as high as #988 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Merri has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Merri (1977)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 15 |
| 1943 | 15 |
| 1944 | 22 |
| 1945 | 20 |
| 1946 | 30 |
| 1947 | 40 |
| 1948 | 39 |
| 1949 | 55 |
| 1950 | 47 |
| 1951 | 53 |
| 1952 | 64 |
| 1953 | 89 |
| 1954 | 120 |
| 1955 | 128 |
| 1956 | 115 |
| 1957 | 120 |
| 1958 | 115 |
| 1959 | 140 |
| 1960 | 150 |
| 1961 | 139 |
| 1962 | 144 |
| 1963 | 157 |
| 1964 | 136 |
| 1965 | 96 |
| 1966 | 95 |
| 1967 | 90 |
| 1968 | 78 |
| 1969 | 65 |
| 1970 | 77 |
| 1971 | 54 |
| 1972 | 56 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 41 |
| 1976 | 38 |
| 1977 | 37 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 26 |
| 1980 | 31 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1982 | 29 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |