Merrilyn
girl nameMerrilyn entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #1255 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
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rank today
#1255
peak (1944)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #2600 |
| 1930s | #2221 |
| 1940s | #1661 |
| 1950s | #2752 |
| 1960s | #5304 |
| 1970s | #6908 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Merrilyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merrilyn alive today was born around 1944, making them about 81 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merrilyn in 2025?
- Merrilyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merrilyn most popular?
- Merrilyn peaked in 1944, reaching #1255 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merrilyn with classmates?
- Merrilyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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