Merril is an uncommon yet captivating given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old German words 'meri' meaning 'famous' and 'hard' signifying 'strength, brave'. Merril was popularized during the Middle Ages but has since become quite rare. The name carries a unique charm and elegance that sets it apart from more common names.
The name Merril experienced significant popularity during the early to mid-20th century, with a peak of 37 births in 1920. However, its usage began to decline notably after the 1940s, with only single-digit numbers of births per year from 1953 onwards, and a low of just five births recorded in 2008. Overall, there were a total of 858 births named Merril between 1910 and 2008.