Merlyn
UnisexMerlyn has been given to 5,045 babies in the U.S. since 1908. It peaked in 1930.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,045
Peak year
1930 (159 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1908
10-year trend
▲ +8%
Gender split
32% girls / 68% boys
Rank through the decades
Merlyn's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #735 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Merlyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Merlyn.
FAQ
How popular is the name Merlyn?
Merlyn has been given to 5,045 babies in the U.S. since 1908. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Merlyn peak?
Merlyn peaked in 1930, when 159 babies were given the name.
Is Merlyn a girl or boy name?
Merlyn is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.
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