Merilyn
girl nameMerilyn entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #813 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#813
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2840 |
| 1920s | #1513 |
| 1930s | #917 |
| 1940s | #1073 |
| 1950s | #1994 |
| 1960s | #3703 |
| 1970s | #7847 |
| 1980s | #10043 |
| 1990s | #10553 |
| 2000s | #8705 |
| 2010s | #12861 |
| 2020s | #13535 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Merilyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merilyn alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merilyn in 2025?
- Merilyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merilyn most popular?
- Merilyn peaked in 1935, reaching #813 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merilyn with classmates?
- Merilyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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