Merrilyn

Girl name

Merrilyn has been given to 751 babies in the U.S. since 1923. It peaked in 1944.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

751

Peak year

1944 (40 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1923

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

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

2,317 babies since 1915

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

750 babies since 1939

749 babies since 1917

742 babies since 1912

739 babies since 1917

768 babies since 1915

771 babies since 1913

723 babies since 1913

787 babies since 1913

How popular is the name Merrilyn?

Merrilyn has been given to 751 babies in the U.S. since 1923. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Merrilyn peak?

Merrilyn peaked in 1944, when 40 babies were given the name.

Is Merrilyn a girl or boy name?

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

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