How Many People Are Named Merle?
45,348
people in the United States are named Merle
1 in 7,387 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1163
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0135%
Of US population
Peak Year
1921
1,275 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
MURL
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Variant of MERRILL or MURIEL. The spelling has been influenced by the word merle meaning "blackbird" (via French, from Latin merula).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 90.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Pennsylvania
4,344
Illinois
2,836
Iowa
2,640
Ohio
2,335
Kansas
1,663
California
1,646
Texas
1,453
Michigan
1,386
Minnesota
1,365
New York
1,360
💡 Fun Facts About "Merle"
- 22 babies were named Merle in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1921
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Pennsylvania
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