girl's name
Merlynn
MER-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 56
Merlynn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1958 it was given to 5 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 1948, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1939.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merlynn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 30 |
| 1950s | 21 |
How Popular Is Merlynn?
In 1958, Merlynn was given to 5 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.
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 Merlynn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merlynn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merlynn
- English MER-lin
Sibling Names for Merlynn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merlynn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merlynn
How popular is the name Merlynn?
In 1958, Merlynn was given to 5 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 Merlynn a girl's or a boy's name?
Merlynn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merlynn?
Merlynn has 2 syllables.
When was Merlynn most popular?
Merlynn peaked in 1948, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.