Merilyn
Merilyn is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Wished-for child, beloved, or bitter; variant blend of Mary and Lynn.
Origin and history
Merilyn is an alternative spelling of Marilyn, which itself originated as a blend of Mary and the suffix -lyn or as a variant of Mary. Mary traces back to Hebrew origins, while the added suffix gives it an English elaboration. In the United States, Merilyn enjoyed modest historical usage throughout the twentieth century but remains uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
2,317 babies in the United States have been named Merilyn since 1880. It ranks #3660 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2089.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.2 %)
- NY (10.2 %)
- MA (9.6 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- IL (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 33 |
| 1920-1930 | 346 |
| 1930-1940 | 583 |
| 1940-1950 | 585 |
| 1950-1960 | 311 |
| 1960-1970 | 123 |
| 1970-1980 | 37 |
| 1980-1990 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 60 |
| 2000-2010 | 130 |
| 2010-2019 | 56 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Merilyn
- Merilyn Fairskye: Artist, Filmmaker
Nicknames
Meri, Lynn, Merrie
Fun facts
- Merilyn emerged in the early 20th century alongside other creative spellings of Marilyn.
- Over 2,300 girls in the United States have been named Merilyn since official records began in 1880.