Mearl
UnisexMearl has been given to 1,638 babies in the U.S. since 1893. It peaked in 1915.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
1,638
Peak year
1915 (56 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1893
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
26% girls / 74% boys
Rank through the decades
Mearl's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #947 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Mearl — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Mearl.
FAQ
How popular is the name Mearl?
Mearl has been given to 1,638 babies in the U.S. since 1893. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Mearl peak?
Mearl peaked in 1915, when 56 babies were given the name.
Is Mearl a girl or boy name?
Mearl is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.
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