Meryl

Meryl is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 23 girls in the United States.

Meryl at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Meryl

Meryl belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Meryl first appears in Social Security records in 1892. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #751 in 1952, and in 2024 23 babies received the name — 5,154 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Meryl in US records

First recorded (US)
1892
Best US rank
#751 in 1952
Peak year
1956
Babies named Meryl in 2024
23
Total since 1880
5,154

Meryl in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1802 in 1997
Babies named Meryl in 2024
6
Total since 1996
70

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Meryl mean?

The meaning of Meryl is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Meryl a boy or girl name?

Meryl is a girl name. In 2024, 23 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Meryl?

Meryl comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Meryl?

Meryl first appears in US records in 1892. Its best-ever ranking was #751 in 1952, and 23 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].