How Many People Are Named Merna?
Complete statistics for the name Merna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Merna is a very rare female name, with only 892 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 369,758 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1930 with 79 births, but it's now experiencing a bit of a resurgence.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 85All 2,461 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1930Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Merna Through the Generations
Merna has been a name that has seen its ups and downs through the generations. With only 79 births in 1930 marking its peak, the name has since become quite rare. Today, there are 892 people named Merna living in the United States, with the majority being over 60 years old, indicating a strong connection to older generations. This age skew suggests that while the name may be rising again, it remains a classic, old-school choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Merna's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Merna
How Many People Have the Name Merna?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 243 people in the United States currently share the name Merna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,363,989 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Merna a Common or Rare Name?
Merna is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Merna Mean?
Merna means "creative variant of Mira" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Merna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Merna Most Popular?
The name Merna reached peak popularity in 1930, with 79 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Merna?
Approximately 243 people named Merna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 243. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,363,989 Americans.
Is Merna a rare name?
Merna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,363,989 Americans has this name.
What does the name Merna mean?
Merna means "creative variant of Mira" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Merna more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Merna are male and 100% are female.
When was Merna most popular?
Merna peaked in 1930 with 79 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.