✦ Boy’s name · US records 1885–2024
Merlin
Origin note in editorial review
Merlin appeared in the US boy naming records from 1885 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1927. It is a 2-syllable boy name ranked #792 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Merlyn.
#792boy rank
1927peak year
2syllables
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Spelling variants of Merlin
01Merlyn
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