FIRST NAME
Merl
Merl is the 6,033rd most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 805 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 135 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #6,033 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
805
living · #6,033
BABIES NAMED MERL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1886–1986
19865
As a male name, Merl peaked in 1922, when 83 babies were named Merl (the #720 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #30,680 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
135
living · #30,680
BABIES NAMED MERL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1895–1966
19665
As a female name, Merl peaked in 1920, when 15 babies were named Merl (the #2433 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)