At a glance
- In short
- Merland is a male name of English origins, with variations like Merlyn.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1936 (#3,147)
- Babies in 1936
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,336 in 1920
- First recorded
- 1915
Meaning of Merland
Merland is a male name with English origins. This name has variations, such as Merlyn. In terms of popularity in the United States, Merland had occurrences recorded for newborns from the early 20th century until the mid-1930s. It peaked in popularity during the 1920s, ranking within the top 3000 names for boys. While not as common today, Merland still carries a sense of uniqueness and charm. It evokes images of strength and mystery, making it an intriguing choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Merland
English
- Pronounced MER-lənd /ˈmɜr.lənd/
Popularity of Merland in the U.S.
Merland was last recorded in the U.S. in 1936, ranked #3,147 with 6 babies. It peaked at #2,336 in 1920. It first appears in the records in 1915.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1915–1936 14 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 6 | 3,147 | back (not recorded in 1932–1935) |
| 1931 | 5 | 3,763 | ▼ 1,154 |
| 1930 | 10 | 2,609 | ▲ 371 |
| 1929 | 8 | 2,980 | ▼ 321 |
| 1928 | 10 | 2,659 | back (not recorded in 1927) |
| 1926 | 5 | 4,201 | ▼ 4 |
| 1925 | 5 | 4,197 | ▼ 1,556 |
| 1924 | 11 | 2,641 | ▲ 826 |
| 1923 | 7 | 3,467 | back (not recorded in 1921–1922) |
| 1920 | 13 | 2,336 | ▲ 1,055 |
| 1919 | 7 | 3,391 | ▲ 788 |
| 1918 | 5 | 4,179 | ▼ 962 |
| 1917 | 7 | 3,217 | back (not recorded in 1916) |
| 1915 | 8 | 2,829 | new |