Total births
39
Boys' name · since 1915
Merald
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 39 babies named Merald, peaking in 1937. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 39
- total births
- 1915–1975
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Merald sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 39 recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Merald has been recorded 39 times among boys since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1975.
- 39 total births
- 1915–1975 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
39 boys have been named Merald since 1915, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1975.
- 39
- total births
- 1915–1975
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Merald was born in this single decade.
1937
Single peak year
7 babies were named Merald in 1937 - its busiest year on record.
Merald's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Merald's SSA record in two at 1923 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1920, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1937 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Merald at a glance
Last recorded 1975Peak year
1937
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Merald popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1975
- Peak year (1937)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Merald by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Merald's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Merald births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
12 births
- 1920s
1920s
10 births
- 1930s
1930s
12 births
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 12 births (31% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Merald? ▼
39 babies have been named Merald since 1915. It was last recorded in 1975. The peak year was 1937 with 7 births.
When was Merald most popular? ▼
Merald was most popular in the 1910s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1937.
How long has the name Merald been used? ▼
Records for Merald go back to 1915, giving 61 years of history through 1975.
What names are similar to Merald? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Merle, Merlin, Merrill, Mervin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Merald's data
- Merald's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1970s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Merald
Nearby Names Like Merald
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Merald
Merle Boy
#4573 30,666 births
Merlin Boy
#2063 15,049 births
Merrill Boy
#10939 12,988 births
Mervin Boy
#2394 12,322 births
Merritt Boy
#1891 6,151 births
Compare Merald side by side: Merald vs Merle Merald vs Merlin Merald vs Merrill
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–1975 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Merald: Baby Name Since 1915 - 39 Births, Peak 1937." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/merald. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Merald draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.