Meriel
girl nameMeriel entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2087 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#2087
peak (1934)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4146 |
| 1920s | #3943 |
| 1930s | #3537 |
| 1940s | #4430 |
| 1950s | #4727 |
| 1960s | #7005 |
| 1970s | #8292 |
| 1980s | #8232 |
| 1990s | #11538 |
| 2000s | #10061 |
| 2010s | #12756 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Meriel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Meriel alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Meriel in 2025?
- Meriel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Meriel most popular?
- Meriel peaked in 1934, reaching #2087 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Meriel with classmates?
- Meriel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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