Feminine dossier · first seen 1913

Merlene

Extinct Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1940
Peak births
93
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Silent Generation

Quick answers about Merlene

How many people are named Merlene?

Based on SSA birth records through 1984, an estimated 715 Americans born with the name Merlene may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1984.

How rare is Merlene?

Merlene has not appeared in SSA records since 1984. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.

How old is the typical Merlene?

The median age of a living American named Merlene is approximately 72 years, with most bearers falling between 65 and 80 years old.

Is Merlene still popular?

No. Merlene is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1984.

Where is Merlene most common?

Merlene has its strongest geographic signal in Texas, where it appears 2.4× more often than the national baseline.

1913Peak 19402025
peak 1940 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
1940
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
2,379