Merril
Merril is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Bright sea or pleasant sea.
Origin and history
Merril is a variant of Merrill, which derives from the Celtic name Muriel, meaning pleasant sea or bright sea. It historically functioned as a surname before being adopted as a masculine given name in the United States. Though moderately used in the early to mid-20th century, the spelling Merril is rarely used for newborns today.
Popularity in the United States
858 babies in the United States have been named Merril since 1880. It ranks #3819 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- PA (60.7 %)
- KY (21.4 %)
- WI (17.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 176 |
| 1920-1930 | 263 |
| 1930-1940 | 159 |
| 1940-1950 | 132 |
| 1950-1960 | 78 |
| 1960-1970 | 27 |
| 1970-1980 | 12 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Mer
Fun facts
- Merril originated as an English surname derived from the feminine given name Muriel.
- The name saw its highest U.S. popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.