Mearl
girl nameMearl entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #1206 in 1907, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
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rank today
#1206
peak (1907)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1437 |
| 1900s | #1685 |
| 1910s | #2193 |
| 1920s | #2883 |
| 1930s | #2832 |
| 1940s | #3864 |
| 1950s | #5828 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Mearl are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Mearl alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mearl in 2025?
- Mearl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mearl most popular?
- Mearl peaked in 1907, reaching #1206 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mearl with classmates?
- Mearl will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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