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Merilou

MARE-ee-loo /mɑrˈi.lu/

At a glance

In short
Merilou: A charming and feminine American name, a delightful combination of Meri and Lou, exuding elegance and grace. Pronounced MARE-ee-loo (/mɑrˈi.lu/).
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1936 (#3,701)
Babies in 1936
6 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#3,701 in 1936
First recorded
1935

Meaning of Merilou

Originating from America, the name Merilou is a charming and feminine choice for baby girls. With its delightful combination of two names, Meri and Lou, it exudes a sense of elegance and grace. The English pronunciation of Merilou is MARE-ee-loo (/mɑrˈi.lu/). This name has not only a unique sound but also a beautiful meaning. While there are no specific associations tied to Merilou, the name holds an air of sophistication and individuality. It is worth noting that according to data for newborns in the United States of America, the popularity of the name Merilou peaked in 1936 when it was given to six baby girls. Though less common today, this timeless name offers parents an opportunity to bestow upon their daughter a moniker that is both distinctive and memorable.

How to pronounce Merilou

English

Popularity of Merilou in the U.S.

Merilou was last recorded in the U.S. in 1936, ranked #3,701 with 6 babies. It first appears in the records in 1935.

Bar and line chart: Merilou in the U.S., 1935–1936. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 6 in 1935 and 6 in 1936. Line: rank among girl names, peak #3,701 in 1936.
  • Girls named Merilou (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1935–1936. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1935⁠–⁠1936 2 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
193663,701▲ 41
193563,742new