girl's name
Merryn
MAIR-in (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,186
Merryn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 22 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2022, when 49 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 15,498 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merryn Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 136 |
| 2010s | 383 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 237 |
How Popular Is Merryn?
In 2025, Merryn was given to 34 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Merryn Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Merryn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merryn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merryn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merryn
- English MAIR-in
Sibling Names for Merryn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merryn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merryn
How popular is the name Merryn?
In 2025, Merryn was given to 34 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Merryn a girl's or a boy's name?
Merryn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merryn?
Merryn has 2 syllables.
When was Merryn most popular?
Merryn peaked in 2022, when 49 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Merryn a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Merryn currently ranks #1,020 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.