Merril Name Popularity and Statistics
Merril is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Merril?
Merril is spelled M-E-R-R-I-L. The name has 6 letters.
Merril Popularity in 2008
Rank#12,553
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 7,028 places to #12,553 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 1980.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Merril Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1950 through 2008. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Boys | 5 | #12,553 |
| 1980 | Boys | 6 | #5,525 |
| 1974 | Boys | 6 | #4,634 |
| 1971 | Boys | 6 | #4,375 |
| 1967 | Girls | 5 | #6,804 |
| 1967 | Boys | 6 | #3,559 |
| 1964 | Boys | 8 | #3,050 |
| 1962 | Boys | 6 | #3,640 |
| 1960 | Girls | 5 | #6,390 |
| 1960 | Boys | 7 | #3,337 |
| 1957 | Girls | 5 | #6,086 |
| 1957 | Boys | 11 | #2,494 |
| 1956 | Girls | 9 | #4,161 |
| 1956 | Boys | 12 | #2,361 |
| 1955 | Girls | 6 | #5,208 |
| 1955 | Boys | 8 | #2,964 |
| 1954 | Girls | 6 | #5,148 |
| 1954 | Boys | 12 | #2,316 |
| 1953 | Boys | 5 | #3,798 |
| 1952 | Girls | 7 | #4,483 |
| 1952 | Boys | 9 | #2,680 |
| 1951 | Boys | 10 | #2,495 |
| 1950 | Girls | 12 | #3,052 |
| 1950 | Boys | 11 | #2,321 |
When Was Merril Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1920 · Boys
37 recorded births
National rank #1,180
1921 · Boys
32 recorded births
National rank #1,296
1924 · Boys
31 recorded births
National rank #1,329
1926 · Boys
29 recorded births
National rank #1,353
Where Merril Ranked Highest in 1956
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,199 | 5 |