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Merv

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

How common is Merv?

Recorded births named Merv by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	20 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.

Merv's popularity over time

Babies named Merv per year — United States (1961–1962). United States peaked in 1961 (11/yr).

When was Merv popular?

Merv reached its peak in 1961, when it was the #6324 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1960s name.

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