Merlin
- Pronunciation
- [Mer-lin]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Arthur's Tutor
- Origin
- Arthurian
Merlin Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 14,987 baby boys have been named Merlin. The name peaked in 1927 with 389 US births that year (rank #288). In 2024, ranked #2083 nationally — 1,795 places below its 1927 peak.
Top States for Merlin
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Merlin births are: Wisconsin (1,488), Iowa (1,331), Minnesota (877).
Other Arthurian-Origin Names Like Merlin
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6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Merlin's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Merlin
Variant Forms
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Compare Merlin to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Merlin against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).