girl's name
Merlie
MUR-lee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 261
Merlie is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1948 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 1921, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1897.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merlie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 23 |
| 1910s | 79 |
| 1920s | 84 |
| 1930s | 44 |
| 1940s | 25 |
How Popular Is Merlie?
In 1948, Merlie 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 Merlie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merlie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merlie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merlie
- English MUR-lee
Sibling Names for Merlie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merlie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merlie
How popular is the name Merlie?
In 1948, Merlie 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 Merlie a girl's or a boy's name?
Merlie is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merlie?
Merlie has 2 syllables.
When was Merlie most popular?
Merlie peaked in 1921, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.