Mearl
Mearl is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Blackbird.
Origin and history
Mearl is an archaic spelling variant of Merle, derived from the French word for blackbird. Historically used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has become rare today.
Popularity in the United States
1,210 babies in the United States have been named Mearl since 1880. It ranks #3488 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- PA (47.4 %)
- IA (12.8 %)
- IN (7.7 %)
- KY (6.4 %)
- MO (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 66 |
| 1910-1920 | 222 |
| 1920-1930 | 296 |
| 1930-1940 | 215 |
| 1940-1950 | 187 |
| 1950-1960 | 128 |
| 1960-1970 | 70 |
| 1970-1980 | 19 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Mearl developed as an alternative spelling of Merle, which was popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s.