Merrill
Merrill is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pleasant valley or bright sea.
Origin and history
Merrill is an English name originally derived from a surname or place name meaning pleasant valley or bright sea. Historically given to boys in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has become relatively rare today.
Popularity in the United States
12,988 babies in the United States have been named Merrill since 1880. It ranks #1045 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1880.
States where it is most popular
- PA (11.2 %)
- IN (8.5 %)
- IA (8.2 %)
- NY (7.7 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 111 |
| 1890-1900 | 201 |
| 1900-1910 | 317 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,880 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,820 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,298 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,941 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,446 |
| 1960-1970 | 774 |
| 1970-1980 | 468 |
| 1980-1990 | 318 |
| 1990-2000 | 192 |
| 2000-2010 | 84 |
| 2010-2019 | 91 |
| 2020-2029 | 47 |
Famous people named Merrill
- Merrill Osmond: Singer, Musician
- Merrill Kelly: Baseball Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Merrill developed as an English surname derived from places named Merrivale or as a variant of Muriel.
- The name enjoyed its highest popularity in the United States during the early 1900s.