In modern times, this name can also be a Feminine name, making this name Unisex. [noted -ed] In the USA, 175 girls and 105 boys were born with the name Merritt in 2017. Recently in the USA in 2021, 126 girls and 82 boys were born with the name Merritt in 2021. Uptate: Just recently in 2022, 138 girls and 78 boys were born with the name Merritt in 2022. https://www.behindthename.com/top/beyond?name=merritt https://www.nancy.cc/baby-name/merritt/ https://www.names.org/n/merritt/aboutIt started entering feminine popularity in 1966 with 37 girls and 34 boys recorded with the name Merritt. It continued to be used for both genders evenly up until 2014, then in 2016, it skyrocketed the popularity as a feminine name with 155 girls and 78 boys recorded with the name Merritt. Even today, it continues to be more often used as a Feminine name.BTW, check this site for more info on why Merritt was popular as a feminine name! https://www.nancy.cc/2020/12/28/baby-name-ryder/
Merritt Island is just outside of Cape Canaveral/Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach, Florida.
― Anonymous User 12/23/2016
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This is so feminine.
― Anonymous User 5/15/2016
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Merritt is my last name and it doesn't sound plain or anything else. It can be a first name or used as a last name too.
― Anonymous User 4/28/2016
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Sounds like the verb 'to merit'. Also has a very geeky feeling to it.
― Anonymous User 1/17/2014
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Merritt is a family name of the Robertson family from Duck Dynasty. Phil Robertson, the creator of Duck Commander, has a brother named Silas Merritt who was named after his mother Merritt. He also has a granddaughter named Merritt.
Merritt Wever - American Actress
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merritt_Wever
Merritt Patterson - Canadian Actress
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merritt_Patterson