girl's name
Merrillyn
MAIR-ih-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 77
Merrillyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1949 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 1938, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1930.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merrillyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 39 |
| 1940s | 38 |
How Popular Is Merrillyn?
In 1949, Merrillyn 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 Merrillyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merrillyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merrillyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merrillyn
- English MAIR-ih-lin
Sibling Names for Merrillyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merrillyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merrillyn
How popular is the name Merrillyn?
In 1949, Merrillyn 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 Merrillyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Merrillyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merrillyn?
Merrillyn has 3 syllables.
When was Merrillyn most popular?
Merrillyn peaked in 1938, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.