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Merlyn

Unisex #9399 in 2023

Merlyn is a unisex name that appears in U.S. Social Security records.

Popularity of Merlyn

Popularity, 1908–2023

11 births in 2023

1908 2023

5,025 U.S. births recorded from 1908–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year

1930

159 babies

First recorded

1908

115 years of history

Recent trend

Rising

Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5

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About this page

Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.