Merrill Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationMER-uhl / /ˈmɛr.əl/English; Irish
Meaning
English: 'sea hill'; Irish: 'from the hill by the sea'
Historical & Cultural Background
Merrill is derived from the Old English word 'mer', meaning sea, and 'hyll', meaning hill. It has been used as both a surname and a given name. The name has historical roots in both English and Irish cultures, often associated with geographical features. It has seen varying levels of popularity over the years.
Trend Summary
Merrill has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Merrell
International Variants
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Famous people named Merrill
Merrill Lynch was a prominent American investment bank and financial services company.
Merrill Markoe is an American author and television writer, known for her work on 'Late Night with David Letterman'.
Merrill Osmond is an American singer and member of the Osmonds family music group.
Merrill C. Meigs was an American politician and businessman who served as a U.S. Congressman.
Fictional characters named Merrill
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Merrill was first seen in the United States in 1880. Merrill has ranked as high as #620 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Iowa, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Merrill has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Merrill (1983)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UT | 6 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 13 |
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1882 | 10 |
| 1883 | 20 |
| 1884 | 11 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1887 | 12 |
| 1888 | 14 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1890 | 14 |
| 1891 | 11 |
| 1892 | 11 |
| 1893 | 26 |
| 1894 | 16 |
| 1895 | 25 |
| 1896 | 23 |
| 1897 | 21 |
| 1898 | 27 |
| 1899 | 27 |
| 1900 | 23 |
| 1901 | 26 |
| 1902 | 26 |
| 1903 | 31 |
| 1904 | 34 |
| 1905 | 35 |
| 1906 | 33 |
| 1907 | 33 |
| 1908 | 34 |
| 1909 | 42 |
| 1910 | 39 |
| 1911 | 57 |
| 1912 | 119 |
| 1913 | 136 |
| 1914 | 166 |
| 1915 | 261 |
| 1916 | 270 |
| 1917 | 257 |
| 1918 | 296 |
| 1919 | 279 |
| 1920 | 289 |
| 1921 | 283 |
| 1922 | 276 |
| 1923 | 278 |
| 1924 | 266 |
| 1925 | 292 |
| 1926 | 305 |
| 1927 | 284 |
| 1928 | 278 |
| 1929 | 269 |
| 1930 | 260 |
| 1931 | 257 |
| 1932 | 243 |
| 1933 | 207 |
| 1934 | 239 |
| 1935 | 188 |
| 1936 | 233 |
| 1937 | 221 |
| 1938 | 215 |
| 1939 | 235 |
| 1940 | 215 |
| 1941 | 210 |
| 1942 | 230 |
| 1943 | 242 |
| 1944 | 174 |
| 1945 | 171 |
| 1946 | 191 |
| 1947 | 194 |
| 1948 | 163 |
| 1949 | 151 |
| 1950 | 164 |
| 1951 | 149 |
| 1952 | 163 |
| 1953 | 149 |
| 1954 | 155 |
| 1955 | 148 |
| 1956 | 153 |
| 1957 | 149 |
| 1958 | 114 |
| 1959 | 102 |
| 1960 | 111 |
| 1961 | 102 |
| 1962 | 88 |
| 1963 | 94 |
| 1964 | 72 |
| 1965 | 69 |
| 1966 | 55 |
| 1967 | 62 |
| 1968 | 64 |
| 1969 | 57 |
| 1970 | 49 |
| 1971 | 52 |
| 1972 | 41 |
| 1973 | 39 |
| 1974 | 45 |
| 1975 | 42 |
| 1976 | 52 |
| 1977 | 47 |
| 1978 | 51 |
| 1979 | 50 |
| 1980 | 50 |
| 1981 | 43 |
| 1982 | 32 |
| 1983 | 41 |
| 1984 | 32 |
| 1985 | 27 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |