Merlyn
2 countries#10695 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Merlyn was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,045 births recorded 1908–2025 · currently #10695 · peaked in 1930 with 159 births
Most common in: Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Nebraska
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
15 births recorded 1998–2016 · peaked in 1998 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
15 births recorded 1998–2016 · peaked in 1998 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Merlyn’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | #6089 | — |
| 1988 | #7270 | ↓1181 |
| 1990 | #8117 | ↓847 |
| 1991 | #6519 | ↑1598 |
| 1993 | #7638 | ↓1119 |
| 1997 | #9265 | ↓1627 |
| 1999 | #6530 | ↑2735 |
| 2000 | #6316 | ↑214 |
| 2004 | #8927 | ↓2611 |
| 2009 | #8985 | ↓58 |
| 2012 | #12274 | ↓3289 |
| 2013 | #10728 | ↑1546 |
| 2014 | #12108 | ↓1380 |
| 2016 | #10744 | ↑1364 |
| 2017 | #10775 | ↓31 |
| 2019 | #10803 | ↓28 |
| 2020 | #12022 | ↓1219 |
| 2021 | #10799 | ↑1223 |
| 2022 | #9823 | ↑976 |
| 2025 | #10695 | ↓872 |
Frequently asked questions about Merlyn
Is Merlyn a popular name?
Yes — Merlyn currently ranks #10695 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Merlyn more common for boys or girls?
Merlyn is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Merlyn most popular?
Merlyn peaked in 1930 in United States, with 159 recorded births that year.
Is Merlyn rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Merlyn’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1373 in 1908 to #10695 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Merlyn?
At least 5,060 babies have been recorded with the name Merlyn across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Merlyn popular in more than one country?
Yes — Merlyn appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Merlyn?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Merlyn include Melik.
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