Meril
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,465 in 1932
0 babies were named Meril in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryMeril first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1932, when it reached #2,465.
About the name Meril
Meril is a boy name of French and Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ril”. US birth records list Meril for boys from 1912 to 1960, in 20 of those 49 years. Its best year was 1932, when it ranked #2,465 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1960, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:French namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.3 | 233,918 boys |
| 1920s | 3.6 | 274,725 boys |
| 1930s | 2.8 | 355,872 boys |
| 1940s | 1.7 | 595,238 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 1960s | 2.3 | 434,783 boys |
Other spellings of Meril
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Meril
What is the origin of the name Meril?
Meril has French, Irish roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Meril a boy or girl name?
Meril is a boy name.
How popular is the name Meril?
Meril is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1960. It peaked at #2,465 in 1932.