Merrily
Every Merrily since 1936 — 1,037 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Merrily
Merrily is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,477 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1936, 1,037 American babies have been named Merrily. Its peak came in 1942, when 210 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Merrily stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Merrily year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2025 | 5 | #16,477 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,683 |
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| 2001 | 5 | #17,050 |
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| 1975 | 5 | #10,026 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,292 |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,410 |
| 1960 | 11 | #4,087 |
| 1955 | 14 | #3,184 |
| 1950 | 28 | #1,823 |
| 1945 | 53 | #1,091 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Merrily in 2025?
Merrily ranked #16,477 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Merrily?
1,037 babies have been named Merrily in the United States since 1936, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Merrily most popular?
Merrily peaked in 1942, when 210 newborns received the name.
Is Merrily a boy or girl name?
Merrily is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Merrily rising or falling?
Merrily is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.