boy's name
Merald
MAIR-uld (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 39
Merald is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1975 it was given to 5 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 1937, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merald Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Merald?
In 1975, Merald was given to 5 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 Merald
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merald Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merald over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merald
- English MAIR-uld
Sibling Names for Merald
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merald — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merald
How popular is the name Merald?
In 1975, Merald was given to 5 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 Merald a girl's or a boy's name?
Merald is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merald?
Merald has 2 syllables.
When was Merald most popular?
Merald peaked in 1937, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.