How Many People Are Named Merelyn?
Complete statistics for the name Merelyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Merelyn is a very rare female name, with only 255 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,292,686 Americans. The majority of Merelyns are under 30, giving it a modern twist.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader and visionary.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 324 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Merelyn Through the Generations
Merelyn has seen its peak popularity in 2007 with 18 births, but since then, it has been slowly declining. With an average age of 39, most Merelyns are still young enough to be considered part of the newer generation. Of the 255 estimated to be alive today, 213 are under 30, 6 are between 30 and 60, and 105 are over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Merelyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Merelyn
How Many People Have the Name Merelyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 255 people in the United States currently share the name Merelyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,292,686 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Merelyn a Common or Rare Name?
Merelyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Merelyn Mean?
Merelyn means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Merelyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Merelyn Most Popular?
The name Merelyn reached peak popularity in 2007, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Merelyn?
Approximately 255 people named Merelyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 324. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,292,686 Americans.
Is Merelyn a rare name?
Merelyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,292,686 Americans has this name.
What does the name Merelyn mean?
Merelyn means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Merelyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Merelyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Merelyn most popular?
Merelyn peaked in 2007 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.