Merlene
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Merlene was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,379 births recorded 1913–1984 · peaked in 1940 with 93 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Louisiana, Alabama, Utah
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
19 births recorded 1993–1997 · peaked in 1993 with 6 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Merlene’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | #1741 | — |
| 1960 | #2097 | ↓356 |
| 1961 | #2411 | ↓314 |
| 1962 | #2605 | ↓194 |
| 1963 | #2864 | ↓259 |
| 1964 | #3379 | ↓515 |
| 1965 | #2833 | ↑546 |
| 1966 | #2839 | ↓6 |
| 1967 | #3484 | ↓645 |
| 1968 | #7016 | ↓3532 |
| 1969 | #3958 | ↑3058 |
| 1970 | #4492 | ↓534 |
| 1971 | #6619 | ↓2127 |
| 1972 | #6558 | ↑61 |
| 1973 | #6080 | ↑478 |
| 1974 | #7680 | ↓1600 |
| 1977 | #7567 | ↑113 |
| 1978 | #8562 | ↓995 |
| 1982 | #9237 | ↓675 |
| 1984 | #10422 | ↓1185 |
Frequently asked questions about Merlene
Is Merlene a popular name?
Merlene has 2,379 recorded births in United States between 1913 and 1984, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Merlene more common for boys or girls?
Merlene is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Merlene most popular?
Merlene peaked in 1940 in United States, with 93 recorded births that year.
Is Merlene rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Merlene’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3187 in 1913 to #10422 in 1984.
How many babies have been named Merlene?
At least 2,398 babies have been recorded with the name Merlene across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Merlene popular in more than one country?
Yes — Merlene appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.