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Merlene

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

How common is Merlene?

Recorded births named Merlene by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	2,379 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.

Merlene's popularity over time

Babies named Merlene per year — United States (1913–1984). United States peaked in 1940 (93/yr).

When was Merlene popular?

Merlene reached its peak in 1940, when it was the #1298 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1940s name.

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