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Meryl

Recorded 1892–2025 · United States

Meryl was most popular in 1956, when 156 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,365 that year. In 2025 it ranked #14,309, with 12 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 5,599 people named Meryl.

Most popular in1956
Rank that year#1,365
Births that year156
Total since 18805,599

Meryl over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Meryl’s peak in 1956. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org