At a glance
- In short
- Merribeth is a charming and unique English name for baby girls, adding merriment and joy to the traditional name Elizabeth.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1972 (#6,558)
- Babies in 1972
- 7 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #4,226 in 1953
- First recorded
- 1947
Meaning of Merribeth
Merribeth is a charming and unique name for baby girls. This English name is pronounced as MER-ee-beth (/ˈmɛr.i.bɛθ/). It is a variant of the name Merrybeth, which adds a touch of merriment and joy to the traditional name Elizabeth. The origin of Merribeth can be traced back to the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath." Despite its rarity, Merribeth has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1947. Over the years, its popularity has fluctuated, with peak occurrences in 1960 and 1955. With its delightful combination of elegance and cheerfulness, Merribeth is sure to bring happiness and brightness to any little girl's life.
How to pronounce Merribeth
English
- Pronounced MER-ee-beth /ˈmɛr.i.bɛθ/
Popularity of Merribeth in the U.S.
Merribeth was last recorded in the U.S. in 1972, ranked #6,558 with 7 babies. It peaked at #4,226 in 1953. It first appears in the records in 1947.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1947–1972 9 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 7 | 6,558 | back (not recorded in 1969–1971) |
| 1968 | 5 | 7,016 | back (not recorded in 1961–1967) |
| 1960 | 5 | 6,390 | back (not recorded in 1957–1959) |
| 1956 | 7 | 4,837 | ▲ 991 |
| 1955 | 5 | 5,828 | back (not recorded in 1954) |
| 1953 | 8 | 4,226 | back (not recorded in 1952) |
| 1951 | 5 | 5,414 | ▼ 113 |
| 1950 | 5 | 5,301 | back (not recorded in 1948–1949) |
| 1947 | 6 | 4,764 | new |