How Many People Are Named Merrin?

Complete statistics for the name Merrin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Merrin
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Merrin is a very rare female name, with only 249 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,326,236 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of people named Merrin are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~314
Living in US
1 in 1,055,571
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

649
Worldwide Bearers
#326,130
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
143
🇳🇿 New Zealand
116
🇮🇳 India
111
🇨🇦 Canada
90
🇦🇺 Australia
82
🇮🇩 Indonesia
25
🇳🇱 Netherlands
12
🇬🇧 England
11
🇯🇲 Jamaica
10
🇿🇦 South Africa
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
249 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
234
Would be under 30 (93%)
17
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 251 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: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
78

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Merrin Through the Generations

Merrin has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2020 with 15 births. With an average age of 15, it's clear that Merrin is a name embraced by younger parents. Of the 251 total births recorded, 234 are under 30, indicating that it's a name that's becoming increasingly popular among new generations.

✨ Similar Names to Merrin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Merrin's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Merrin

How Many People Have the Name Merrin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 314 people in the United States currently share the name Merrin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,055,571 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Merrin a Common or Rare Name?

Merrin 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 Merrin Mean?

Merrin means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Merrin in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Merrin Most Popular?

The name Merrin reached peak popularity in 2020, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Merrin?

Approximately 314 people named Merrin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 314. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,055,571 Americans.

Is Merrin a rare name?

Merrin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,055,571 Americans has this name.

What does the name Merrin mean?

Merrin means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Merrin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Merrin are male and 100% are female.

When was Merrin most popular?

Merrin peaked in 2020 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US314
All-Time Births314
1 in X1 in 1,055,571
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2020
World Rank#326,130
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.