1,428births recorded
4Countries
2Variants
2013Peak · Scotland
#997England & Wales 2025
Merryn is a girl name family recorded 1,428 times in 4 countries since 1981. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#997 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2013, at 21.2 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Meryn (France).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Merryn
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merryn | English | 795 | 🏴 England & Wales | #997 | 2022 | ▲ 4 % |
| Merryn | English | 321 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5554 | 2020 | ▲ 43 % |
| Merryn | English | 35 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2013 | – |
| Meryn | English | 262 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8362 | 2020 | ▲ 89 % |
| Meryn | English | 10 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2000 | – |
| Meryn | English | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2006 | – |
Questions about Merryn
How popular is the name Merryn?
In 2025 it ranked #997 in England & Wales. Official registers record 1,428 births across 4 countries.
What is Merryn in other languages?
Meryn (English).
When was Merryn most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2013, at 21.2 births per 100,000.
Is Merryn a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Merryn is a girl name.