Merlin
boy name#2332 in 2025Merlin entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #287 in 1927, ranks #2332 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
#2332
rank today
#287
peak (1927)
59
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #758 |
| 1890s | #862 |
| 1900s | #684 |
| 1910s | #431 |
| 1920s | #315 |
| 1930s | #321 |
| 1940s | #442 |
| 1950s | #584 |
| 1960s | #800 |
| 1970s | #1180 |
| 1980s | #1626 |
| 1990s | #2133 |
| 2000s | #2528 |
| 2010s | #3009 |
| 2020s | #2315 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Merlin has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 5,800 people named Merlin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merlin alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merlin in 2025?
- Merlin ranks #2332 among US boy names in 2025, with 59 babies given the name.
- When was the name Merlin most popular?
- Merlin peaked in 1927, reaching #287 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Merlin with classmates?
- Merlin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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