girl's name
Meryle
MER-il (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 559
Meryle is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1963 it was given to 7 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.
- Peaked in 1924, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1907.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Meryle Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 75 |
| 1920s | 103 |
| 1930s | 69 |
| 1940s | 92 |
| 1950s | 67 |
| 1960s | 12 |
How Popular Is Meryle?
In 1963, Meryle was given to 7 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 Meryle 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 Meryle Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Méryle | Méryle is a rare spelling of Meryle, written with an acute accent and recorded about 45 times, mostly in France. | 45 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Meryle
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Meryle Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Meryle over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Meryle
- English MER-il
Sibling Names for Meryle
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Meryle — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Meryle
How popular is the name Meryle?
In 1963, Meryle was given to 7 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 Meryle a girl's or a boy's name?
Meryle is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Meryle?
Meryle has 2 syllables.
When was Meryle most popular?
Meryle peaked in 1924, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.