Merryn
Every Merryn since 2003 — 321 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Merryn
Merryn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,658 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 321 American babies have been named Merryn. Its peak came in 2020, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Merryn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Merryn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,658 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,477 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,889 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,264 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,094 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,512 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,738 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,027 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,622 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,245 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,174 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,215 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,430 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,080 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,541 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,978 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,581 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,328 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,537 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,082 |
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| 2003 | 5 | #17,476 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Merryn in 2025?
Merryn ranked #5,658 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Merryn?
321 babies have been named Merryn in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Merryn most popular?
Merryn peaked in 2020, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Merryn a boy or girl name?
Merryn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Merryn rising or falling?
Merryn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.