Feminine dossier · first seen 1912
Merita
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1955
Peak births
46
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Merita
How many people are named Merita?
Based on SSA birth records through 1999, an estimated 538 Americans born with the name Merita may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1999.
How rare is Merita?
Merita has not appeared in SSA records since 1999. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Merita?
The median age of a living American named Merita is approximately 67 years, with most bearers falling between 56 and 73 years old.
Is Merita still popular?
No. Merita is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1999.
1912Peak 19552025
Peak year
1955
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,121