Merwyn
1 countryPopularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Merwyn’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
796 births recorded 1912–1971 · peaked in 1937 with 38 births
Most common in: Illinois, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Merwyn’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | #1946 | — |
| 1943 | #1764 | ↑182 |
| 1944 | #1988 | ↓224 |
| 1945 | #3338 | ↓1350 |
| 1946 | #1949 | ↑1389 |
| 1947 | #2076 | ↓127 |
| 1948 | #3010 | ↓934 |
| 1949 | #2802 | ↑208 |
| 1950 | #2770 | ↑32 |
| 1951 | #3714 | ↓944 |
| 1952 | #3734 | ↓20 |
| 1953 | #3425 | ↑309 |
| 1955 | #2964 | ↑461 |
| 1956 | #3216 | ↓252 |
| 1957 | #2822 | ↑394 |
| 1958 | #3559 | ↓737 |
| 1962 | #3305 | ↑254 |
| 1968 | #4136 | ↓831 |
| 1969 | #3935 | ↑201 |
| 1971 | #4375 | ↓440 |
Frequently asked questions about Merwyn
Is Merwyn a popular name?
Merwyn has 796 recorded births in United States between 1912 and 1971, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Merwyn more common for boys or girls?
Merwyn is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Merwyn most popular?
Merwyn peaked in 1937 in United States, with 38 recorded births that year.
Is Merwyn rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Merwyn’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1885 in 1912 to #4375 in 1971.
How many babies have been named Merwyn?
At least 796 babies have been recorded with the name Merwyn across official birth statistics in 1 country.