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The formal definition of Merrily is to act in a cheerful, happy, or lighthearted manner; as a name, it embodies a bright, infectious spirit and a personality that naturally finds joy in every moment and spreads warmth to others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 993 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1997 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1991 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 57%GA — 18%FL — 14%CA — 7%NC — 4%
Notable People
Merrily Cassel (Illustrator and author) · Merrily Weisbord (Award-winning non-fiction author) · Merrily Orsini (Leader in the home care industry) · Merrily Gerrish (Social worker and humanitarian) · Merrily Kuhn (Nursing educator and clinical specialist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MerryLeeMeri
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