boy's name
Merwyn
MUR-win (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 796
Merwyn is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1971 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 1937, when 38 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merwyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 98 |
| 1920s | 188 |
| 1930s | 288 |
| 1940s | 144 |
| 1950s | 54 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 6 |
How Popular Is Merwyn?
In 1971, Merwyn 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 Merwyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merwyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merwyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merwyn
- English MUR-win
Sibling Names for Merwyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merwyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merwyn
How popular is the name Merwyn?
In 1971, Merwyn 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 Merwyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Merwyn is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merwyn?
Merwyn has 2 syllables.
When was Merwyn most popular?
Merwyn peaked in 1937, when 38 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.