boy's name
Meril
MEH-ril (Estonian)
- Origin Estonian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 320
Meril is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1960 it was given to 5 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.
- Meril is a name of Estonian origin.
- Peaked in 1924, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Meril Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 45 |
How Popular Is Meril?
In 1960, Meril was given to 5 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 Meril 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.
How Meril Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Méril | Méril is a rare spelling of Meril, written with an acute accent and recorded about 35 times, mostly in France. | 35 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Meril
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Meril Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Meril over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Meril
- Estonian MEH-ril
Sibling Names for Meril
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Meril — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Meril
How popular is the name Meril?
In 1960, Meril was given to 5 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 Meril a girl's or a boy's name?
Meril is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Meril?
Meril has 2 syllables.
When was Meril most popular?
Meril peaked in 1924, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.