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Merlyn

Recorded 1908–2025 · United States

Merlyn was most popular in 1930, when 159 American babies were given the name — ranking #990 that year. In 2025 it ranked #13,540, with 13 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 5,045 people named Merlyn.

Most popular in1930
Rank that year#990
Births that year159
Total since 18805,045

Merlyn over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Merlyn’s peak in 1930. 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