girl's name
Myriel
mee-RYEL (French)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 25
Myriel is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1964 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Myriel is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in France in 1948, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1948.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Myriel Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Myriel?
In 1964, Myriel was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Myriel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Myriel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Myriel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Myriel
- French mee-RYEL
Sibling Names for Myriel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Myriel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Myriel
Is Myriel a girl's or a boy's name?
Myriel is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Myriel?
Myriel has 2 syllables.
When was Myriel most popular?
Myriel peaked in 1948, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.