Compare two names
Merlyn and Merlin side by side: Merlyn peaked in 1930 and Merlin in 1927; in 2025 they were given to 13 and 73 babies.
Merlyn and Merlin, year by year
Girls and boys together; Merlyn solid, Merlin dashed.
| Merlyn | Merlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 13 | 73 |
| Rank 2025 | #11,530 among boys’ names | #2,343 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 5,045 | 15,968 |
| Peak year | 1930 | 1927 |
| Girls | 32% | 6% |
| Alive, estimated | 1,730 | 6,050 |
| Median age | 67 | 57 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.