30,853births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1918Peak · United States
#3450United States 2025
Merle is a boy name family recorded 30,853 times in 3 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3450 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1918, at 36.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Merle
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merle | English | 30,666 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3450 | 1918 | ▲ 75 % |
| Merle | English | 176 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1935 | – |
| Merle | English | 11 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1948 | – |
Questions about Merle
How popular is the name Merle?
In 2025 it ranked #3450 in the United States. Official registers record 30,853 births across 3 countries.
When was Merle most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1918, at 36.6 births per 100,000.
Is Merle a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Merle is a boy name.