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Merle

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Merle was most popular in 1921, when 1,275 American babies were given the name — ranking #309 that year. In 2025 it ranked #6,717, with 38 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 45,389 people named Merle.

Most popular in1921
Rank that year#309
Births that year1,275
Total since 188045,389

Merle over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Merle’s peak in 1921. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org