Merrell
Every Merrell since 1911 — 1,319 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Merrell
Merrell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1911, 1,319 American babies have been named Merrell — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1927, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Merrell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Merrell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #11,633 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,420 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #13,595 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #12,705 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #11,728 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,568 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 10 | #5,256 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,815 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,370 |
| 1975 | — | — | 14 | #2,858 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 10 | #2,801 |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,973 | 12 | #2,392 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,848 | 21 | #1,643 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,376 | 17 | #1,674 |
| 1940 | — | — | 24 | #1,389 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,682 | 16 | #1,808 |
| 1930 | — | — | 21 | #1,636 |
| 1925 | — | — | 26 | #1,483 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,776 | 18 | #1,935 |
| 1915 | — | — | 27 | #1,293 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Merrell in 2025?
Merrell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Merrell?
1,319 babies have been named Merrell in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Merrell most popular?
Merrell peaked in 1927, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Merrell a boy or girl name?
Merrell is used for both: about 12% of babies named Merrell have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Merrell rising or falling?
Merrell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.