How Many People Are Named Merle?

Curious about how common the name Merle is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 45,348
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 7,277 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 45,348 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Merle.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 7,277 people has this name.

This classification places Merle in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Merle

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 7,277 people

Total Count

45,348

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 30,630
Female: 14,718

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 92

  • Young (<30) 617
  • Adult (30–60) 2,366
  • Old (>60) 42,365

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 40.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 467
  • Arkansas 426
  • Arizona 41
  • California 1,646
  • Colorado 403
  • Connecticut 23
  • DC 5
  • Florida 281
  • Georgia 468
  • Hawaii 172
  • Iowa 2,640
  • Idaho 228
  • Illinois 2,836
  • Indiana 1,049
  • Kansas 1,663
  • Kentucky 313
  • Louisiana 339
  • Massachusetts 272
  • Maryland 257
  • Maine 597
  • Michigan 1,386
  • Minnesota 1,365
  • Missouri 1,027
  • Mississippi 292
  • Montana 178
  • North Carolina 459
  • North Dakota 469
  • Nebraska 1,217
  • New Hampshire 5
  • New Jersey 185
  • New Mexico 15
  • New York 1,360
  • Ohio 2,335
  • Oklahoma 1,032
  • Oregon 466
  • Pennsylvania 4,344
  • South Carolina 110
  • South Dakota 830
  • Tennessee 162
  • Texas 1,453
  • Utah 213
  • Virginia 362
  • Vermont 26
  • Washington 737
  • Wisconsin 836
  • West Virginia 340
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Merle?

Approximately 45,348 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Merle, based on statistical analysis.

Is Merle a rare name?

Merle is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.