Merry Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMER-ee / /ˈmɛri/English; Latin
Meaning
English: cheerful; Latin: from 'merus' meaning pure
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Merry has its roots in English, where it is associated with joy and cheerfulness. It gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century. The Latin origin connects it to the concept of purity. The name is often used in various cultures to convey happiness.
Trend Summary
The name Merry has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Meri
- Mery
International Variants
- Meri (Finnish)
- Merry (English)
Famous people named Merry
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Merry was first seen in the United States in 1898. Merry has ranked as high as #732 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Merry has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Merry (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 17 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 22 |
| 1917 | 34 |
| 1918 | 29 |
| 1919 | 48 |
| 1920 | 61 |
| 1921 | 57 |
| 1922 | 54 |
| 1923 | 65 |
| 1924 | 48 |
| 1925 | 47 |
| 1926 | 44 |
| 1927 | 40 |
| 1928 | 45 |
| 1929 | 34 |
| 1930 | 40 |
| 1931 | 42 |
| 1932 | 52 |
| 1933 | 53 |
| 1934 | 67 |
| 1935 | 65 |
| 1936 | 55 |
| 1937 | 88 |
| 1938 | 96 |
| 1939 | 103 |
| 1940 | 124 |
| 1941 | 118 |
| 1942 | 200 |
| 1943 | 221 |
| 1944 | 202 |
| 1945 | 214 |
| 1946 | 276 |
| 1947 | 300 |
| 1948 | 307 |
| 1949 | 284 |
| 1950 | 292 |
| 1951 | 264 |
| 1952 | 323 |
| 1953 | 328 |
| 1954 | 355 |
| 1955 | 334 |
| 1956 | 297 |
| 1957 | 255 |
| 1958 | 240 |
| 1959 | 284 |
| 1960 | 274 |
| 1961 | 268 |
| 1962 | 218 |
| 1963 | 207 |
| 1964 | 221 |
| 1965 | 163 |
| 1966 | 112 |
| 1967 | 144 |
| 1968 | 99 |
| 1969 | 127 |
| 1970 | 125 |
| 1971 | 101 |
| 1972 | 69 |
| 1973 | 61 |
| 1974 | 73 |
| 1975 | 59 |
| 1976 | 47 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1978 | 62 |
| 1979 | 53 |
| 1980 | 45 |
| 1981 | 52 |
| 1982 | 47 |
| 1983 | 60 |
| 1984 | 42 |
| 1985 | 52 |
| 1986 | 28 |
| 1987 | 44 |
| 1988 | 34 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 42 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 42 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 16 |