Girl nameCurrently #11,755 in the USSteady
Merly
2 syllablesPeak year: 20125 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Merly's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Merly's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Merly |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Merly through the decades
- Merly peaked in 2012, when 14 babies were named Merly in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Merly has fallen 12% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Merly currently ranks #11,755 in the US and is holding steady.