NAME PROFILE
Merrily
A variant of Margaret, derived from the Greek word 'margaritēs' meaning 'pearl'. This name suggests a person of deep value, inner beauty, and a luminous spirit that shines brightly in any setting.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,037 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1942 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1942 |
| Most recent | 1959 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage✨ Double Letter
Top States
CA — 38%IL — 17%NY — 17%WA — 17%PA — 10%
Notable People
Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid's Tale) · Margaret Thatcher (Former UK Prime Minister) · Margaret Cho (Stand-up Comedian) · Margaret Mead (Cultural Anthropologist) · Margaret Hamilton (Apollo Software Engineer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MaggieGretaRettaMargeMeg
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