Girl · #3,701 in 2026

Merilou

Name: Popularity of the name Merilou in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Merilou, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,701

Peak Rank

#3,742 (1935)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1935

First Year

1936

Last Year

1935

Peak Year

#3742

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Merilou

Merilou first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1935, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1935, when 6 Merilous were born — ranking #3,742 that year. As of 2026, Merilou ranks #3,701 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Merilous have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Merilou

Phonetically similar names — useful when Merilou is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Morello
Marella
Meral
Murali
Marilou
Merola
Murale
Morel
Mailloux
Milu
Melu
Merrily

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Merilou

What does the name Merilou mean?

Merilou is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1935. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Merilou in 2026?

In 2026, Merilou ranks #3,701 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Merilou most popular?

Merilou reached its peak popularity in 1935, ranking #3,742 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Merilou a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Merilou is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Merilou?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Merilou include Dicey, Dester, Clairene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Merilou

Merilou is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1935 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Merilou's peak popularity came in 1935 when it ranked #3,742. Use the chart and map above to compare Merilou's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.