boy's name
Merl
MURL (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 2,852
Merl is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1986 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 1922, when 92 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1886.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merl Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 |
| 1890s | 74 |
| 1900s | 88 |
| 1910s | 578 |
| 1920s | 791 |
| 1930s | 452 |
| 1940s | 349 |
| 1950s | 271 |
| 1960s | 150 |
| 1970s | 69 |
| 1980s | 15 |
How Popular Is Merl?
In 1986, Merl 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 Merl
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merl Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merl over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merl
- English MURL
Sibling Names for Merl
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merl — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merl
How popular is the name Merl?
In 1986, Merl 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 Merl a girl's or a boy's name?
Merl is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merl?
Merl has 1 syllable.
When was Merl most popular?
Merl peaked in 1922, when 92 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.