Merilyn

Merilyn is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 girls in the United States.

Merilyn at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Merilyn

Merilyn belongs to the Spanish and English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Merilyn first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #820 in 1935, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 2,317 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Merilyn in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#820 in 1935
Peak year
1946
Babies named Merilyn in 2024
6
Total since 1880
2,317

Merilyn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2015
Best rank
#5730 in 2015
Babies named Merilyn in 2015
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Merilyn mean?

The meaning of Merilyn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Merilyn a boy or girl name?

Merilyn is a girl name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Merilyn?

Merilyn comes from the Spanish and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Merilyn?

Merilyn first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #820 in 1935, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.