Merlyn Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Merlyn is most popular in South Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Merlyn has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Merlyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 905th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 629th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1448th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4022nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10422nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13297th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12339th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1999th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1472nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3170th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9044th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8348th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7619th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10456th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Merlyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Merlyn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Merlyn"
"Merlyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 905th of 7545 | 913 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 629th of 6773 | 1,713 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1448th of 7552 | 552 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4022nd of 10718 | 106 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10422nd of 16616 | 29 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 13297th of 24088 | 44 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12339th of 23106 | 47 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1999th of 9107 | 321 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1472nd of 9204 | 509 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3170th of 12526 | 263 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9044th of 19264 | 58 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8348th of 27321 | 130 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7619th of 35406 | 235 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10456th of 30306 | 110 |
Regional Popularity of "Merlyn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 415th/415 |
100.00% 1261st/1261 |
- |
100.00% 982nd/982 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 307th/307 |
100.00% 1108th/1108 |
- |
100.00% 903rd/903 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 787th/787 |
- | - |
100.00% 1682nd/1682 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Merlyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1159th/1159 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 2253rd/2253 |
100.00% 1302nd/1302 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 4570th/4570 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 4190th/4190 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Merlyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Merlyn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.