Merrin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Merrin means 'descendant of Muirín', derived from the Irish word for 'sea'.
Meaning of the Name Merrin
Merrin is a name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish surname Ó Muirín, which means 'descendant of Muirín'. Muirín is a personal name derived from the word muir, meaning 'sea'. The name Merrin has a strong association with nature, as the sea is often seen as powerful and untamed. It is a unique and uncommon name.
Popularity of the Name Merrin
The popularity for the name Merrin peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 15 births, which ranked number 12,892 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Merrin had the most female births in 2020 with 15, which ranked number 7,203 out of 17,485 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Merrin has increased sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 11 births, an increase of 57.14%. Among females, Merrin has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 11 births, an increase of 57.14%.
Nationwide Popularity of Merrin
- 20 Year Trend of Merrin: 37.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Merrin: 57.14%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Merrin: 57.14%
Popularity of Merrin by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Merrin. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Merrin in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Merrin is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Merrin
- Total Births of Merrin: 12 (4.62%)
- Female Births of Merrin: 12 (4.62%)
Given the upward trend of Merrin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.62% increase in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. For Females, births for Merrin have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 12 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.62%.