Merrill
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-uhl ]
Merrill is a girl baby name. Ranked #24,136 in the US, popular nicknames include Mer, Mey, and Merie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Merrill first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,345 babies have been named Merrill in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merrill is past its peak , currently ranked #24,136 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,136
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Merrill is also used as a boy name, ranked #19684.
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About the Name Merrill
Merrill is a girl name .
Is Merrill a boy or girl name? Merrill is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,136 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,684. Merrill is more commonly used as a boy name.
Merrill is currently ranked #24,136 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merrill include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Merrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Merrill include Merritt . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis