2,721births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
2005Peak · Belgium
#348Belgium 2025
Merel is a girl name family recorded 2,721 times in 2 countries since 1913. It ranks highest today in Belgium (#348 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Belgium in 2005, at 193.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Merel
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merel | French | 2,481 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #348 | 2005 | ▼ 42 % |
| Merel | French | 240 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1926 | – |
Questions about Merel
How popular is the name Merel?
In 2025 it ranked #348 in Belgium. Official registers record 2,721 births across 2 countries.
When was Merel most popular?
It peaked in Belgium in 2005, at 193.9 births per 100,000.
Is Merel a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Merel is a girl name.