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Meril

2 syllablesPeak year: 19245 lettersStarts with M

Meaning & origin

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Meril's popularity over time

Yearly US births named Meril, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Meril
19125
19157
19167
19176
19206
19216
192210
19235
192413
19285
193210
19338
19345
19376
19429
194311
19476
19485
19515
19535
19545
19605

Meril through the decades

  • Meril peaked in 1924, when 13 babies were named Meril in the US.
  • The 1940s were Meril's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
  • Over the last 10 years of data (1934–1960), use of Meril has fallen 18% compared to the 10 years before that.

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