1,641births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
1942Peak · Ontario
#11932United States 2025
Merlyn is a girl name family recorded 1,641 times in 2 countries since 1912. It ranks highest today in the United States (#11932 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 1942, at 8.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Merlyn
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merlyn | English | 1,635 | 🇺🇸 United States | #11932 | 1936 | ▼ 34 % |
| Merlyn | English | 6 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1942 | – |
Questions about Merlyn
How popular is the name Merlyn?
In 2025 it ranked #11932 in the United States. Official registers record 1,641 births across 2 countries.
When was Merlyn most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 1942, at 8.2 births per 100,000.
Is Merlyn a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Merlyn is a girl name.