Masculine dossier · first seen 1886
Merl
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1922
Peak births
83
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Merl
How many people are named Merl?
Based on SSA birth records through 1986, an estimated 490 Americans born with the name Merl may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1986.
How rare is Merl?
Merl has not appeared in SSA records since 1986. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Merl?
The median age of a living American named Merl is approximately 70 years, with most bearers falling between 61 and 78 years old.
Is Merl still popular?
No. Merl is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1986.
1886Peak 19222025
Peak year
1922
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
2,574