Merly
girl nameMerly entered the US charts in 1986, peaked at #8208 in 2012, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1986–2025
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rank today
#8208
peak (2012)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #11637 |
| 1990s | #12193 |
| 2000s | #11961 |
| 2010s | #11570 |
| 2020s | #12952 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Merly are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merly alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merly in 2025?
- Merly is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merly most popular?
- Merly peaked in 2012, reaching #8208 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merly with classmates?
- Merly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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