The baby name Merrilyn is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MER-ih-lin (IPA: /ˈmɛrɪlɪn/).
Merrilyn is English in Origin.
The baby name Merrilyn is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MER-ih-lin (IPA: /ˈmɛrɪlɪn/).
Merrilyn is English in Origin.
Merrilyn is a modern English given name, most likely created as a blend alongside Marilyn and Merilyn. The form reflects mid-20th-century taste for Mary/Lynn compounds and may also be influenced by Meryl (a contraction of Meriel/Muriel). It appears in English-speaking countries, with particular visibility in the United States and Australia from the 1940s–1970s, and is uncommon today.
Meaning is commonly read from its parts: Mary, variously interpreted as "wished-for child," "beloved," or "rebellious," paired with Lynn, from Welsh llyn, "lake" or "waterfall." If taken through Meryl/Muriel, an alternative sense is "bright sea," yielding an overall aquatic, luminous tone. Variant spellings include Merilyn, Merrilynn, Marylyn, and Marilyn; related forms are Meryl and Meriel. Nicknames and diminutives include Merry, Meri, Mel, and Lyn/Lynnie. The name carries a gentle, lyrical sound while feeling distinctive due to its double-r spelling.
Merrilyn is far from common. We count 32 recorded uses of it across 10 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #822 | 5 | 15,093 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,131 | 11 | 25,928 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 |
Merrilyn is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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