Merline
girl nameMerline entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #1199 in 1931, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
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rank today
#1199
peak (1931)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2785 |
| 1920s | #1733 |
| 1930s | #1437 |
| 1940s | #1991 |
| 1950s | #3787 |
| 1960s | #5023 |
| 1970s | #6900 |
| 1980s | #9257 |
| 1990s | #11898 |
| 2000s | #13990 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Merline are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merline alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merline in 2025?
- Merline is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merline most popular?
- Merline peaked in 1931, reaching #1199 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merline with classmates?
- Merline will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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