Merin
girl nameMerin entered the US charts in 1980, peaked at #7312 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1980–2025
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rank today
#7312
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #8420 |
| 1990s | #12546 |
| 2000s | #10893 |
| 2010s | #13867 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Merin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merin alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merin in 2025?
- Merin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merin most popular?
- Merin peaked in 1983, reaching #7312 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merin with classmates?
- Merin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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