Holding steady.
Popularity of Merrell since 1911
Babies named Merrell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 134 |
| 1920s | 34 | 220 |
| 1930s | 33 | 162 |
| 1940s | 30 | 196 |
| 1950s | 43 | 150 |
| 1960s | 5 | 81 |
| 1970s | 0 | 94 |
| 1980s | 5 | 51 |
| 1990s | 0 | 42 |
| 2000s | 0 | 15 |
| 2010s | 0 | 19 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Merrell is a rare given name with English roots, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1911. It saw its peak usage in 1915, after which its popularity declined steadily. While no longer common, Merrell retains a vintage charm that may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon name with a familiar sound. The name's trajectory has been stable since its early 20th-century heyday, with very few births recorded in recent decades. Although not tied to any particular region or top states, Merrell shares stylistic similarities with other early 1900s names like Earl and Lloyd.
Merrell is likely a variant of the English surname Merrill, which itself derives from the Old English 'myrige hyll' meaning 'pleasant hill'. It may also be related to the French name Merle, meaning 'blackbird'. As a given name, Merrell saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States during the 1910s, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Merry
Sibling names for Merrell
Names that share Merrell's style, for a brother or sister.
