Meryl
Girl nameMeryl has been given to 5,599 babies in the U.S. since 1892. It peaked in 1956.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,599
Peak year
1956 (156 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1892
10-year trend
▼ -76%
Gender split
92% girls / 8% boys
Rank through the decades
Meryl's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #780 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Meryl — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Meryl.
FAQ
How popular is the name Meryl?
Meryl has been given to 5,599 babies in the U.S. since 1892. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Meryl peak?
Meryl peaked in 1956, when 156 babies were given the name.
Is Meryl a girl or boy name?
Meryl is primarily a girl name (92% of babies named Meryl are girls).
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