Boys name · Iowa
Merle in Iowa
The SSA records 2,488 Merle births in Iowa, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 1969 it stood as the #285 most popular boys name, from 7 births that year.
Popularity over time
Merle in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | #81 |
| 1918 | 106 | #52 |
| 1926 | 86 | #59 |
| 1934 | 61 | #73 |
| 1943 | 50 | #83 |
| 1951 | 20 | #184 |
| 1959 | 13 | #235 |
| 1969 | 7 | #285 |
The most Merle births in Iowa in a single year was 106, in 1918. Its highest rank in Iowa came in 1919, at #49.
Rank swung between #49 (1919) and #309 (1961) in Iowa, from #81 in 1910 to #285 in 1969.
South Dakota gave Merle its highest national rank, #43, in 1926. See Merle in every state →
How popular is Merle in Iowa?
The SSA records 2,488 Merle births in Iowa, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 1969 it stood as the #285 most popular boys name, from 7 births that year.
How many babies are named Merle in Iowa?
In 1969, 7 babies born in Iowa were named Merle.
What is the rank of Merle in Iowa?
Merle's 1969 rank among boys names in Iowa was #285.
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.