Merlyn
- Pronunciation
- [Mer-lyn]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Blackbird.
- Origin
- French
Merlyn Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,626 baby girls have been named Merlyn. The name peaked in 1925 with 41 US births that year (rank #1219). In 2024, ranked #16823 nationally — 15,604 places below its 1925 peak.
Top States for Merlyn
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Merlyn births are: California (74), Louisiana (6), Michigan (5).
Other French-Origin Names Like Merlyn
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6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Merlyn's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Merlyn
Variant Forms
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Compare Merlyn to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Merlyn against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).