Holding steady.
Popularity of Maryl since 1917
Babies named Maryl per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 103 |
| 1950s | 108 |
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Maryl is a rare feminine name that has never entered the top 1,000 U.S. baby names. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1917 and reached its highest usage in 1946, when the country was in the midst of the post-World War II baby boom. Since then, its trajectory has been stable but minimal, with fewer than five annual births in most recent years. The name likely originated as a modern formation blending the enduring classic Mary with a soft -l ending, a pattern seen in other mid-century names. Without a strong etymology or notable bearers, Maryl remains a quiet, independent choice for parents seeking something uncommonly short and sweet.
Maryl appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the classic name Mary with a fashionable -l suffix, similar to names like Merrill or Muriel. The name has been recorded in the United States since at least 1917 but has never ranked among the top 1,000. Its peak year was 1946, a period when many -l ending names were in vogue.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mary, Mare, Mimi
Sibling names for Maryl
Names that share Maryl's style, for a brother or sister.
