How popular is the name Meril in 2025?

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

When was the name Meril most popular?

Meril peaked in 1932, reaching #2465 among US boy names.

Meril will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Meril entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2465 in 1932, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2465

peak (1932)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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

The typical Meril alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Meril in 2025?: Meril is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Meril most popular?: Meril peaked in 1932, reaching #2465 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Meril with classmates?: Meril will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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