Merna

Girl name

Merna has been given to 2,461 babies in the U.S. since 1895. It peaked in 1930.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,461

Peak year

1930 (79 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1895

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Vernagirl

69,638 babies since 1880

Myrnagirl

31,742 babies since 1885

Ernagirl

9,071 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

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

Ninfagirl

2,464 babies since 1910

Marvisunisex

2,468 babies since 1914

Dimplegirl

2,442 babies since 1893

Mammiegirl

2,523 babies since 1880

Arlettagirl

2,395 babies since 1883

Naomagirl

2,534 babies since 1884

Wanitagirl

2,534 babies since 1899

Colettagirl

2,384 babies since 1889

FAQ

How popular is the name Merna?

Merna has been given to 2,461 babies in the U.S. since 1895. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Merna peak?

Merna peaked in 1930, when 79 babies were given the name.

Is Merna a girl or boy name?

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

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