Merrlyn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Merrlyn is a modern name that combines the elements of 'beloved' and 'waterfall'.
Meaning of the Name Merrlyn
Merrlyn is a variant spelling of the name Marilyn. It is derived from the combination of the names Mary and Lynn. Mary originates from the Hebrew name Miryam, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished for child'. Lynn is of Old English origin and means 'lake' or 'waterfall'. Merrlyn is a modern and unique name that combines elements of both traditional and nature-inspired names.
Popularity of the Name Merrlyn
The popularity for the name Merrlyn peaked in popularity in the year 1935 with 5 births, which ranked number 7,848 out of 8,084 unique names for that year. Merrlyn had the most female births in 1935 with 5, which ranked number 4,204 out of 4,892 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Merrlyn
Popularity of Merrlyn by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Merrlyn. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Merrlyn in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Merrlyn is a great pick!
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