US Popularity:11228
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:Sea fortress
Merlyn is a gender-neutral name of Welsh origin. Meaning "sea fortress," this name accomplishes the goals of strength and embodying the water baby spirit simultaneously. Parents who know baby is born to be a charmer might just love this name’s connections to the wizard Merlin, King Arthur’s mentor. The legendary figure is loved among mythology enthusiasts, and there’s no doubt that your little one will be just as magical.

Merlyn Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Merlyn is currently #11228 in U.S. births
Boy:Merlyn is currently #22863 in U.S. births
Girl:Merlyn is currently #16153 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#16153
in 2022
+ 918
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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