Boy · #3,373 in 2026

Merville

Name: Popularity of the name Merville in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Merville, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,373

Peak Rank

#2,398 (1918)

Total Babies

119

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1899

First Year

1952

Last Year

1918

Peak Year

#2398

Peak Rank

119

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Merville

Merville first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1899, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 12 Mervilles were born — ranking #2,398 that year. As of 2026, Merville ranks #3,373 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 119 Mervilles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Merville

Phonetically similar names — useful when Merville is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Merveille
Nerval
Marvel
Morel
Marvell
Meral
Morale
Mervin
Mervyn
Mayville
Arval
Merveilleux

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Merville

What does the name Merville mean?

Merville is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1899. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Merville in 2026?

In 2026, Merville ranks #3,373 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Merville most popular?

Merville reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #2,398 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Merville a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Merville is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Merville?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Merville include Blanche, Maggie, Burlie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Merville

Merville is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1899 and has accumulated 119 births in the dataset. Merville's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #2,398. Use the chart and map above to compare Merville's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.