Boy nameCurrently #2,083 in the USRising
Merlin
//ˈmɜrlɪn//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19276 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Merlin's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Merlin's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Merlin |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1895 | 10 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 13 |
| 1902 | 14 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 14 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1906 | 12 |
| 1907 | 21 |
| 1908 | 30 |
| 1909 | 20 |
| 1910 | 23 |
| 1911 | 33 |
| 1912 | 82 |
| 1913 | 85 |
| 1914 | 127 |
| 1915 | 179 |
| 1916 | 231 |
| 1917 | 242 |
| 1918 | 280 |
| 1919 | 259 |
| 1920 | 321 |
| 1921 | 353 |
| 1922 | 338 |
| 1923 | 276 |
| 1924 | 347 |
| 1925 | 359 |
| 1926 | 382 |
| 1927 | 405 |
| 1928 | 314 |
| 1929 | 340 |
| 1930 | 338 |
| 1931 | 378 |
| 1932 | 324 |
| 1933 | 311 |
| 1934 | 289 |
| 1935 | 319 |
| 1936 | 289 |
| 1937 | 257 |
| 1938 | 284 |
| 1939 | 254 |
| 1940 | 256 |
| 1941 | 264 |
| 1942 | 225 |
| 1943 | 271 |
| 1944 | 208 |
| 1945 | 194 |
| 1946 | 214 |
| 1947 | 174 |
| 1948 | 167 |
| 1949 | 155 |
| 1950 | 175 |
| 1951 | 176 |
| 1952 | 162 |
| 1953 | 158 |
| 1954 | 159 |
| 1955 | 181 |
| 1956 | 155 |
| 1957 | 152 |
| 1958 | 161 |
| 1959 | 130 |
| 1960 | 105 |
| 1961 | 110 |
| 1962 | 95 |
| 1963 | 109 |
| 1964 | 100 |
| 1965 | 81 |
| 1966 | 96 |
| 1967 | 73 |
| 1968 | 65 |
| 1969 | 74 |
| 1970 | 48 |
| 1971 | 65 |
| 1972 | 77 |
| 1973 | 55 |
| 1974 | 57 |
| 1975 | 48 |
| 1976 | 53 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1978 | 48 |
| 1979 | 45 |
| 1980 | 54 |
| 1981 | 42 |
| 1982 | 50 |
| 1983 | 47 |
| 1984 | 39 |
| 1985 | 44 |
| 1986 | 34 |
| 1987 | 45 |
| 1988 | 49 |
| 1989 | 35 |
| 1990 | 54 |
| 1991 | 53 |
| 1992 | 52 |
| 1993 | 47 |
| 1994 | 46 |
| 1995 | 59 |
| 1996 | 52 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1998 | 55 |
| 1999 | 54 |
| 2000 | 59 |
| 2001 | 68 |
| 2002 | 58 |
| 2003 | 74 |
| 2004 | 57 |
| 2005 | 55 |
| 2006 | 71 |
| 2007 | 68 |
| 2008 | 66 |
| 2009 | 57 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2014 | 46 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 68 |
| 2018 | 69 |
| 2019 | 63 |
| 2020 | 69 |
| 2021 | 82 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2023 | 75 |
| 2024 | 85 |
Merlin through the decades
- Merlin peaked in 1927, when 405 babies were named Merlin in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Merlin has risen 23% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Merlin currently ranks #2,083 in the US and is on the rise.