unisex name
Merel
MAY-rul (Dutch)
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 243
Merel is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 16% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1971 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Merel is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1926, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 24 |
| 1920s | 98 |
| 1930s | 52 |
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 19 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 6 |
How Popular Is Merel?
In 1971, Merel was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Merel Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Merel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merel
- Dutch MAY-rul
Sibling Names for Merel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merel
How popular is the name Merel?
In 1971, Merel was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Merel a girl's or a boy's name?
Merel is used for both girls and boys. About 16% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Merel?
Merel has 2 syllables.
When was Merel most popular?
Merel peaked in 1926, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.