Merilyn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Uncertain
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Merilyn is a modern name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from Marilyn or Meriel.
Meaning of the Name Merilyn
Merilyn is a modern name with uncertain origins. It is believed to be a variant of the name Marilyn, which was popularized by the American actress Marilyn Monroe. The name Marilyn is derived from the combination of the names Mary and Lynn. Merilyn may also be a variant of the Welsh name Meriel, which means 'sea nymph' or 'shining sea'.
Popularity of the Name Merilyn
The popularity for the name Merilyn peaked in popularity in the year 1946 with 75 births, which ranked number 1,727 out of 8,684 unique names for that year. Merilyn had the most female births in 1946 with 75, which ranked number 961 out of 5,686 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Merilyn has declined sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 6 births, a decline of -40.00%. Among females, Merilyn has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 6 births, a decline of -40.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Merilyn
- 20 Year Trend of Merilyn: -57.14%
- 10 Year Trend of Merilyn: -40.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Merilyn: -40.00%
Popularity of Merilyn by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Merilyn. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Merilyn in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Merilyn is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Merilyn
- Total Births of Merilyn: 6 (-4.98%)
- Female Births of Merilyn: 6 (-4.98%)
Given the downward trend of Merilyn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.98% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. For Females, births for Merilyn have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 6 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.98%.