How Common is the First Name Merlin?
We estimate that there are 6,123 people named Merlin who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Merlin is the 1,481st most common for men, and the 3,287th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Merlin?
The average person named Merlin is 49.87 years old.
Is Merlin a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
73 people named Merlin were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 2,332nd most popular name for boys, and the 4,351st most popular overall.
The popularity of Merlin peaked in 1927, when it was the 287th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Merlin a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Merlin is a unisex name, but more common for men. 89.4% of people named Merlin are male, while 10.6% are female.
Popularity of Merlin in England
In 2020, Merlin was the in England and Wales.