Merleen
Merleen is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,445 in the US, popular nicknames include Mer, Mey, and Merie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Merleen is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Merleen often also consider Corinthian, Dede, Jonquil .
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Historical Record
Merleen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 32 babies have been named Merleen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merleen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,445 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,445
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Merleen
Merleen is a girl name .
Merleen is currently ranked #66,445 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merleen include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Merlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis