Merriam Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMER-ee-um / ˈmɛr.i.əmHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'bitterness'; English: 'sea of bitterness'
Historical & Cultural Background
Merriam is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, which has biblical roots. In the Bible, Miriam was the sister of Moses and Aaron. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often associated with strong female figures. In English-speaking countries, Merriam has been used as a variant of Miriam since the 19th century.
Trend Summary
Merriam has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage but not ranking among the top names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Miriam
- Meryam
International Variants
- Miriam (Hebrew)
- Mireille (French)
- Mireya (Spanish)
Famous people named Merriam
Merriam Ferguson: A notable American educator and advocate for women's rights in the early 20th century.
Fictional characters named Merriam
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Merriam was first seen in the United States in 1912. Merriam has ranked as high as #880 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Merriam has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Merriam
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1912 | 5 |
1913 | 5 |
1914 | 7 |
1915 | 8 |
1916 | 11 |
1917 | 12 |
1918 | 13 |
1919 | 11 |
1920 | 5 |
1921 | 12 |
1922 | 16 |
1923 | 9 |
1924 | 12 |
1925 | 9 |
1926 | 8 |
1927 | 7 |
1928 | 7 |
1929 | 11 |
1931 | 5 |
1932 | 8 |
1933 | 5 |
1934 | 11 |
1935 | 6 |
1936 | 10 |
1937 | 5 |
1938 | 5 |
1940 | 8 |
1941 | 9 |
1943 | 14 |
1944 | 5 |
1945 | 5 |
1946 | 6 |
1947 | 8 |
1948 | 9 |
1950 | 5 |
1951 | 6 |
1952 | 5 |
1953 | 5 |
1955 | 6 |
1958 | 5 |
1961 | 5 |
1999 | 5 |
2005 | 5 |
2006 | 6 |
2018 | 6 |