Boys name · Iowa
Merle in Iowa
Merle was the 285th most popular boys name in Iowa in 1969, with 7 babies named Merle that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 2,488 babies Merle.
Popularity over time
Merle in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | 81st |
| 1918 | 106 | 52nd |
| 1926 | 86 | 59th |
| 1934 | 61 | 73rd |
| 1943 | 50 | 83rd |
| 1951 | 20 | 184th |
| 1959 | 13 | 235th |
| 1969 | 7 | 285th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa fell from 81st in 1910 to 285th in 1969.
The most babies named Merle in Iowa in a single year was 106, in 1918. Its best showing was 49th among boys names in 1919.
Across the country, Merle reached its best rank of 43rd in South Dakota (1926). See Merle in every state →
How popular is Merle in Iowa?
Merle was the 285th most popular boys name in Iowa in 1969, with 7 babies named Merle that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 2,488 babies Merle.
How many babies are named Merle in Iowa?
In 1969, 7 babies were named Merle in Iowa. The most babies named Merle in Iowa in a single year was 106, in 1918.
What is the rank of Merle in Iowa?
Merle ranked 285th among boys names in Iowa in 1969. Its best showing was 49th among boys names in 1919.
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.