Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Merle
Endangered
Down 96.1% from peak
Peak era
1925
Peak births
836
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19252025
Quick answers about Merle
How many people are named Merle?
An estimated 8,650 living Americans are named Merle.
How rare is Merle?
Merle is very rare among babies today, with 33 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 96.1% from its 1925 peak.
How old is the typical Merle?
The median age of a living American named Merle is approximately 71 years, with most bearers falling between 56 and 81 years old.
Is Merle still popular?
No. Merle is endangered as a baby name, down 96.1% from its 1925 peak with 33 births in 2025.
Peak year
1925
Decline from peak
96.1%
2025
33
All-time
30,666