girl's name
Merlean
mer-LEEN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 72
Merlean is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1941 it was given to 8 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 1926, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1925.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Merlean Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 15 |
| 1930s | 44 |
| 1940s | 13 |
How Popular Is Merlean?
In 1941, Merlean was given to 8 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 Merlean
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merlean Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merlean over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merlean
- English mer-LEEN
Sibling Names for Merlean
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merlean — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merlean
How popular is the name Merlean?
In 1941, Merlean was given to 8 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 Merlean a girl's or a boy's name?
Merlean is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merlean?
Merlean has 2 syllables.
When was Merlean most popular?
Merlean peaked in 1926, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.