Merle Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Merle is most popular in South Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Merle has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Merle' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 187th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 231st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 436th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 815th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1775th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4215th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4433rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 332nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 448th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 951st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4481st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11400th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 30690th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Merle' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Merle"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Merle"
"Merle" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 187th of 7545 | 11,717 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 231st of 6773 | 9,898 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 436th of 7552 | 5,499 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 815th of 10718 | 1,606 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1775th of 16616 | 664 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4215th of 24088 | 334 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4433rd of 23106 | 273 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 332nd of 9107 | 6,859 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 448th of 9204 | 4,427 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 951st of 12526 | 2,150 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4481st of 19264 | 204 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11400th of 27321 | 75 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 30690th of 35406 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Merle" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 113th/113 |
100.00% 178th/178 |
100.00% 491st/491 |
100.00% 166th/166 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 150th/150 |
100.00% 201st/201 |
100.00% 508th/508 |
100.00% 232nd/232 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 297th/297 |
100.00% 394th/394 |
100.00% 704th/704 |
100.00% 443rd/443 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 670th/670 |
100.00% 743rd/743 |
100.00% 1281st/1281 |
100.00% 990th/990 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 1349th/1349 |
100.00% 1329th/1329 |
100.00% 3325th/3325 |
100.00% 2847th/2847 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 2319th/2319 |
100.00% 3071st/3071 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
100.00% 3768th/3768 |
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Regional Popularity of "Merle" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 300th/300 |
100.00% 478th/478 |
100.00% 308th/308 |
100.00% 233rd/233 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 453rd/453 |
100.00% 409th/409 |
100.00% 415th/415 |
100.00% 406th/406 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 954th/954 |
100.00% 709th/709 |
100.00% 1090th/1090 |
100.00% 926th/926 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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100.00% 5194th/5194 |
100.00% 5108th/5108 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Merle"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Merle" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.