FIRST NAME
Merlyn
Merlyn is the 3,985th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 2,364 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 1,373 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #3,985 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
2,487
living · #3,480
2020 CENSUS
2,364
living · #3,985
BABIES NAMED MERLYN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1912–2025
20257
As a female name, Merlyn peaked in 1925, when 41 babies were named Merlyn (the #1219 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #4,103 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
1,373
living · #4,103
BABIES NAMED MERLYN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1908–2025
20256
As a male name, Merlyn peaked in 1930, when 137 babies were named Merlyn (the #510 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)