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Merlin

Recorded 1885–2025 · United States

Merlin was most popular in 1927, when 405 American babies were given the name — ranking #611 that year. In 2025 it ranked #4,351, with 73 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 15,968 people named Merlin.

Most popular in1927
Rank that year#611
Births that year405
Total since 188015,968

Merlin over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Merlin’s peak in 1927. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org