Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Meriel
//ˈmɪɹil//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19346 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Meriel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Meriel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Meriel |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2014 | 13 |
Meriel through the decades
- Meriel peaked in 1934, when 15 babies were named Meriel in the US.
- The 2000s were Meriel's strongest decade, averaging 10 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2001–2014), use of Meriel has risen 40% compared to the 10 years before that.