Feminine dossier · first seen 1913
Merlene
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1940
Peak births
93
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Silent Generation
1913Peak 19402025
Quick answers about Merlene
How many people are named Merlene?
Based on SSA birth records through 1984, an estimated 1,035 Americans born with the name Merlene may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1984.
How rare is Merlene?
Merlene has not appeared in SSA records since 1984. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Merlene?
The median age of a living American named Merlene is approximately 76 years, with most bearers falling between 68 and 84 years old.
Is Merlene still popular?
No. Merlene is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1984.
Peak year
1940
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
2,379