Merlyn Name Popularity and Statistics
Merlyn is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Merlyn?
Merlyn is spelled M-E-R-L-Y-N. The name has 6 letters.
Merlyn Popularity in 2025
Rank#11,932
Recorded Births7
Rank#10,695
Recorded Births6
- Girls usage rose 3,361 places to #11,932 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 872 places to #10,695 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2022.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Merlyn Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 7 | #11,932 |
| 2025 | Boys | 6 | #10,695 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2023 | Girls | 12 | #8,486 |
| 2022 | Girls | 11 | #9,056 |
| 2022 | Boys | 7 | #9,823 |
| 2021 | Girls | 10 | #9,562 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2020 | Girls | 12 | #8,406 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Girls | 10 | #9,736 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6 | #10,803 |
| 2018 | Girls | 9 | #10,545 |
| 2017 | Girls | 9 | #10,689 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Girls | 8 | #11,781 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2015 | Girls | 12 | #8,931 |
| 2014 | Girls | 9 | #10,955 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2013 | Girls | 5 | #16,547 |
| 2013 | Boys | 6 | #10,728 |
| 2012 | Girls | 8 | #12,199 |
| 2012 | Boys | 5 | #12,274 |
When Was Merlyn Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1930 · Boys
137 recorded births
National rank #508
1931 · Boys
128 recorded births
National rank #507
1934 · Boys
114 recorded births
National rank #552
1927 · Boys
114 recorded births
National rank #579
Where Merlyn Ranked Highest in 2009
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #3,207 | 6 |