How Common is the First Name Merle?
We estimate that there are 12,142 people named Merle who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Merle is the 1,132nd most common for men, and the 2,139th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Merle?
The average person named Merle is 66.88 years old.
Is Merle a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
38 people named Merle were born in the U.S. in 2023. It was the 3,166th most popular name for boys, and the 6,769th most popular overall.
The popularity of Merle peaked in 1918, when it was the 170th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Merle a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Merle is a unisex name, but more common for men. 70.4% of people named Merle are male, while 29.6% are female.
Facts About the Name Merle