How Common is the First Name Merlin?
We estimate that there are 6,217 people named Merlin who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Merlin is the 1,444th most common for men, and the 3,223rd most common overall.
How Old are People Named Merlin?
The average person named Merlin is 50.37 years old.
Is Merlin a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
85 people named Merlin were born in the U.S. in 2024. It was the 2,070th most popular name for boys, and the 3,976th 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. 89.8% of people named Merlin are male, while 10.2% are female.
Popularity of Merlin in England
In 2020, Merlin was the in England and Wales.