Merril Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Merril is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Merril has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Merril' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1473rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1818th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2993rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7263rd out of 10718 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6602nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5907th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6038th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Merril' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Merril"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Merril"

"Merril" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1473rd of 7545 396
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1818th of 6773 288
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2993rd of 7552 145
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 7263rd of 10718 24
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 24088th of 24088 5
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 6602nd of 9107 21
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 5907th of 9204 33
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 6038th of 12526 75
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 19264th of 19264 5

Regional Popularity of "Merril" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
1176th/1176
100.00%
1084th/1084
100.00%
2166th/2166
-
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 100.00%
1227th/1227
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Merril" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 100.00%
2015th/2015
- -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Merril"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Merril" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.