NAME PROFILE
Meryl
Meryl is a name of French and English origin, meaning 'sea bright' or 'shining sea.' It conveys a sense of brightness and clarity, often associated with creativity and intelligence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 5,599 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1956 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1916 |
| Most recent | 2015 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 43%NJ — 18%MA — 14%PA — 13%IL — 12%
Notable People
Meryl Streep (Actress, *The Devil Wears Prada*) · Meryl Davis (Figure skater, Olympic gold medalist) · Meryl O'Hara (Author, *The Last Dance*) · Meryl Dorey (Activist, vaccine choice advocate) · Meryl B. Kauffman (Political scientist, known for her work on American politics)
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