unisex name
Mearl
MURL (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,638
Mearl is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 26% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1977 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1915, when 56 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1893.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Mearl Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 12 |
| 1900s | 118 |
| 1910s | 325 |
| 1920s | 423 |
| 1930s | 308 |
| 1940s | 230 |
| 1950s | 133 |
| 1960s | 70 |
| 1970s | 19 |
How Popular Is Mearl?
In 1977, Mearl was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mearl
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mearl Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mearl over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mearl
- English MURL
Sibling Names for Mearl
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mearl — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mearl
How popular is the name Mearl?
In 1977, Mearl was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Mearl a girl's or a boy's name?
Mearl is used for both girls and boys. About 26% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Mearl?
Mearl has 1 syllable.
When was Mearl most popular?
Mearl peaked in 1915, when 56 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.