18,052births recorded
9Countries
1Variants
2025Peak · Germany (large cities)
#54Germany (large cities) 2025
Merle is a girl name family recorded 18,052 times in 9 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Germany's large cities (#54 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Germany's large cities in 2025, at 243.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Merle
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merle | German | 14,723 | 🇺🇸 United States | #14942 | 1903 | new |
| Merle | German | 1,511 | 🇩🇰 Denmark | – | 2022 | – |
| Merle | German | 1,039 | 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | #54 | 2025 | – |
| Merle | German | 510 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1920 | – |
| Merle | German | 86 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 2004 | – |
| Merle | German | 68 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | #901 | 2021 | new |
Questions about Merle
How popular is the name Merle?
In 2025 it ranked #54 in Germany's large cities. Official registers record 18,052 births across 9 countries.
When was Merle most popular?
It peaked in Germany's large cities in 2025, at 243.5 births per 100,000.
Is Merle a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Merle is a girl name.