Merla
girl nameMerla entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #1862 in 1908, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1908–2025
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rank today
#1862
peak (1908)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1862 |
| 1910s | #3866 |
| 1920s | #3606 |
| 1930s | #2717 |
| 1940s | #2965 |
| 1950s | #3796 |
| 1960s | #5527 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Merla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merla alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merla in 2025?
- Merla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merla most popular?
- Merla peaked in 1908, reaching #1862 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merla with classmates?
- Merla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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