Boys name · Illinois
Merle in Illinois
Merle was the 829th most popular boys name in Illinois in 1978, with 6 babies named Merle that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 2,084 babies Merle.
Popularity over time
Merle in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | 129th |
| 1919 | 49 | 148th |
| 1928 | 59 | 132nd |
| 1937 | 38 | 167th |
| 1945 | 15 | 292nd |
| 1954 | 21 | 328th |
| 1963 | 8 | 603rd |
| 1978 | 6 | 829th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 129th in 1910 to 829th in 1978.
The most babies named Merle in Illinois in a single year was 81, in 1922. Its best showing was 106th among boys names in 1922.
Across the country, Merle reached its best rank of 43rd in South Dakota (1926). See Merle in every state →
How popular is Merle in Illinois?
Merle was the 829th most popular boys name in Illinois in 1978, with 6 babies named Merle that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 2,084 babies Merle.
How many babies are named Merle in Illinois?
In 1978, 6 babies were named Merle in Illinois. The most babies named Merle in Illinois in a single year was 81, in 1922.
What is the rank of Merle in Illinois?
Merle ranked 829th among boys names in Illinois in 1978. Its best showing was 106th among boys names in 1922.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.