Merleen
girl nameMerleen entered the US charts in 1936, peaked at #3030 in 1941, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1936–2025
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rank today
#3030
peak (1941)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3365 |
| 1940s | #3980 |
| 1950s | #4681 |
| 1960s | #6578 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Merleen are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Merleen alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merleen in 2025?
- Merleen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merleen most popular?
- Merleen peaked in 1941, reaching #3030 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merleen with classmates?
- Merleen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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