How Many People Are Named Merlyn?
5,030
people in the United States are named Merlyn
1 in 66,600 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#4150
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0015%
Of US population
Peak Year
1930
159 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
MUR-lin
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Variant of MERLIN, sometimes used as a feminine form. It has perhaps been influenced by the Welsh word merlyn meaning "pony".
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 79.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1908 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Iowa
552
Minnesota
382
Wisconsin
218
South Dakota
174
Nebraska
158
California
95
Illinois
62
Michigan
49
North Dakota
48
Kansas
47
💡 Fun Facts About "Merlyn"
- 5 babies were named Merlyn in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1930
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1908
- Most popular in Iowa
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