girl's name
Merilyn
MAIR-ih-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 2,320
Merilyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1946, when 75 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merilyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 346 |
| 1930s | 583 |
| 1940s | 585 |
| 1950s | 311 |
| 1960s | 123 |
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 130 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Merilyn?
In 2024, Merilyn was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Merilyn Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Merilyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merilyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merilyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merilyn
- English MAIR-ih-lin
Sibling Names for Merilyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merilyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merilyn
How popular is the name Merilyn?
In 2024, Merilyn was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Merilyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Merilyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merilyn?
Merilyn has 3 syllables.
When was Merilyn most popular?
Merilyn peaked in 1946, when 75 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.