Merlene

Girl name

Merlene has been given to 2,379 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 1940.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,379

Peak year

1940 (93 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1913

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Merlene — alternate spellings parents actually use.

130,932 babies since 1904

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Merlene.

2,317 babies since 1915

2,316 babies since 1915

2,280 babies since 1903

2,481 babies since 1884

2,177 babies since 1920

2,141 babies since 1935

2,106 babies since 1923

2,087 babies since 1909

How popular is the name Merlene?

Merlene has been given to 2,379 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Merlene peak?

Merlene peaked in 1940, when 93 babies were given the name.

Is Merlene a girl or boy name?

Merlene is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Merlene are girls).

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