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Merl

Merl is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Merl?

Recorded births named Merl by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	2,852 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Merl's popularity over time

Babies named Merl per year — United States (1886–1986). United States peaked in 1922 (92/yr).

When was Merl popular?

Merl reached its peak in 1922, when it was the #1409 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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