Merelyn
girl nameMerelyn entered the US charts in 1924, peaked at #3103 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1924–2025
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rank today
#3103
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4697 |
| 1930s | #3805 |
| 1940s | #4085 |
| 1950s | #4385 |
| 1990s | #13109 |
| 2000s | #11682 |
| 2010s | #11758 |
| 2020s | #12149 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Merelyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merelyn alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merelyn in 2025?
- Merelyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merelyn most popular?
- Merelyn peaked in 1936, reaching #3103 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merelyn with classmates?
- Merelyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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