Merrell
girl nameMerrell entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2699 in 1927, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#2699
peak (1927)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4594 |
| 1920s | #3534 |
| 1930s | #4052 |
| 1940s | #4248 |
| 1950s | #5272 |
| 1960s | #7471 |
| 1980s | #10677 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Merrell are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Merrell alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merrell in 2025?
- Merrell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merrell most popular?
- Merrell peaked in 1927, reaching #2699 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merrell with classmates?
- Merrell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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