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Merla

Merla is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Merla?

Recorded births named Merla by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	424 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.

Merla's popularity over time

Babies named Merla per year — United States (1908–1966). United States peaked in 1949 (16/yr).

When was Merla popular?

Merla reached its peak in 1949, when it was the #4159 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1940s name.

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