Merle
boy name#3450 in 2025Merle entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #170 in 1918, ranks #3450 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3450
rank today
#170
peak (1918)
33
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #401 |
| 1890s | #291 |
| 1900s | #244 |
| 1910s | #199 |
| 1920s | #179 |
| 1930s | #213 |
| 1940s | #304 |
| 1950s | #425 |
| 1960s | #638 |
| 1970s | #893 |
| 1980s | #1457 |
| 1990s | #2633 |
| 2000s | #4252 |
| 2010s | #5282 |
| 2020s | #3818 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Merle has been most popular in PA.
Living bearers
About 8,700 people named Merle are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merle alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merle in 2025?
- Merle ranks #3450 among US boy names in 2025, with 33 babies given the name.
- When was the name Merle most popular?
- Merle peaked in 1918, reaching #170 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Merle with classmates?
- Merle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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