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".

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
32.3%
Male
67.7%

This name is Gender Neutral

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 79.7 years old

Young (<30) 468
9.3%
Adult (30–60) 311
6.2%
Senior (>60) 4,251
84.5%

📈 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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