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 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.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 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: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
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.
🌿 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.