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Merriam Girl

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationMER-ee-um / ˈmɛr.i.əm

Hebrew; 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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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

YearBirths
19125
19135
19147
19158
191611
191712
191813
191911
19205
192112
192216
19239
192412
19259
19268
19277
19287
192911
19315
19328
19335
193411
19356
193610
19375
19385
19408
19419
194314
19445
19455
19466
19478
19489
19505
19516
19525
19535
19556
19585
19615
19995
20055
20066
20186