How popular is the name Merel in 2025?

Merel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Merel most popular?

Merel peaked in 1926, reaching #2186 among US boy names.

Merel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Merel entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2186 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2186

peak (1926)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Merel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Merel alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Merel in 2025?: Merel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Merel most popular?: Merel peaked in 1926, reaching #2186 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Merel with classmates?: Merel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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