Merilyn

Girl name

Merilyn has been given to 2,317 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1946.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,317

Peak year

1946 (75 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Merilyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Marilyngirl

374,857 babies since 1899

Jerilyngirl

5,251 babies since 1931

Merlynunisex

5,045 babies since 1908

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Merilyn.

Georgeanngirl

2,318 babies since 1915

Hedygirl

2,316 babies since 1915

Frediagirl

2,307 babies since 1901

Sanjuanagirl

2,283 babies since 1911

Gwendagirl

2,264 babies since 1921

Merlenegirl

2,379 babies since 1913

Thomasinegirl

2,234 babies since 1909

Phylissgirl

2,406 babies since 1909

FAQ

How popular is the name Merilyn?

Merilyn has been given to 2,317 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Merilyn peak?

Merilyn peaked in 1946, when 75 babies were given the name.

Is Merilyn a girl or boy name?

Merilyn is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Merilyn are girls).

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