Merilda vs Merilee
Side-by-side comparison of Merilda and Merilee — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Merilda | Merilee |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 21 | 1,150 |
| Peak Year | 1916 | 1961 |
| Peak Year Births | 6 | 54 |
| Peak Decade | 1910ss | 1950ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1916 | 1929 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Merilda | Merilee |
|---|---|---|
| 1910ss | 16 | — |
| 1920ss | 5 | 6 |
| 1930ss | — | 28 |
| 1940ss | — | 252 |
| 1950ss | — | 340 |
| 1960ss | — | 254 |
| 1970ss | — | 169 |
| 1980ss | — | 91 |
| 1990ss | — | 5 |
| 2010ss | — | 5 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1916–1925.