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Meryl

The name Meryl peaked for boys at #1900 in 1931. Meryl is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

The name Meryl is a girl's name meaning "of the bright sea".

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Meryl is a name that's at once rare and famous, thanks to Meryl (born Mary Louise) Streep. Streep's name is an invented short form of Mary Louise, but Meryl might also be a contraction of the unique Irish name Meriel.
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Fewer than 25 baby girls were named Meryl in the US last year, perhaps because the name is so closely tied to Streep. And Meriel is even rarer -- used for fewer than five babies -- and arguably more appealing.



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The name Meryl is currently ranked #856 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #751 in 1952. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in MERYL and MERYL. Meryl is occasionally used for boys in 1967.

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