girl's name
Merrilyn
MAIR-ih-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 751
Merrilyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1973 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 1944, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1923.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merrilyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 92 |
| 1930s | 146 |
| 1940s | 291 |
| 1950s | 138 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 27 |
How Popular Is Merrilyn?
In 1973, Merrilyn 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.
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 Merrilyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merrilyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merrilyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merrilyn
- English MAIR-ih-lin
Sibling Names for Merrilyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merrilyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merrilyn
How popular is the name Merrilyn?
In 1973, Merrilyn 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 Merrilyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Merrilyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merrilyn?
Merrilyn has 3 syllables.
When was Merrilyn most popular?
Merrilyn peaked in 1944, when 40 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.