girl's name
Merlene
mer-LEEN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 2,399
Merlene is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1984 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 1940, when 93 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Merlene Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 76 |
| 1920s | 307 |
| 1930s | 687 |
| 1940s | 632 |
| 1950s | 432 |
| 1960s | 181 |
| 1970s | 53 |
| 1980s | 11 |
How Popular Is Merlene?
In 1984, Merlene 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.
Where Merlene Is Used
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 Merlene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merlene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merlene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merlene
- English mer-LEEN
Sibling Names for Merlene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merlene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merlene
How popular is the name Merlene?
In 1984, Merlene 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 Merlene a girl's or a boy's name?
Merlene is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merlene?
Merlene has 2 syllables.
When was Merlene most popular?
Merlene peaked in 1940, when 93 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.