How Many People Are Named Merilyn?
Complete statistics for the name Merilyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Merilyn is a very rare female name, with only 1,197 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 275,790 Americans. The majority of those named Merilyn are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1946.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 77All 2,317 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: 1946Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Merilyn Through the Generations
Merilyn has been a name that's seen its best days in the past, peaking in 1946 with 75 births. Today, it's a classic name that's mostly associated with older generations, with 84% of those named Merilyn being over 60 years old. This trend shows how the name has become less popular among younger parents, but remains cherished by those who grew up with it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Merilyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Merilyn
How Many People Have the Name Merilyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,197 people in the United States currently share the name Merilyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 275,790 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Merilyn a Common or Rare Name?
Merilyn 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 Merilyn Mean?
Merilyn means "creative variant of Marilyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Merilyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Merilyn Most Popular?
The name Merilyn reached peak popularity in 1946, with 75 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Merilyn?
Approximately 1,197 people named Merilyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,317. That works out to roughly 1 in 275,790 Americans.
Is Merilyn a rare name?
Merilyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 275,790 Americans has this name.
What does the name Merilyn mean?
Merilyn means "creative variant of Marilyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Merilyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Merilyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Merilyn most popular?
Merilyn peaked in 1946 with 75 births that year. Current trend: 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.