Merna
girl nameMerna entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #795 in 1930, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1895–2025
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rank today
#795
peak (1930)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1382 |
| 1900s | #1207 |
| 1910s | #1125 |
| 1920s | #1061 |
| 1930s | #916 |
| 1940s | #1564 |
| 1950s | #2414 |
| 1960s | #4663 |
| 1970s | #7570 |
| 1980s | #8224 |
| 1990s | #10781 |
| 2000s | #9847 |
| 2010s | #10707 |
| 2020s | #9680 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Merna are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merna alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merna in 2025?
- Merna is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merna most popular?
- Merna peaked in 1930, reaching #795 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merna with classmates?
- Merna will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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