The baby name Merylin is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MEH-ree-lin (IPA: /ˈmɛrɪlɪn/).
Merylin is English in Origin.
The baby name Merylin is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MEH-ree-lin (IPA: /ˈmɛrɪlɪn/).
Merylin is English in Origin.
Merylin is a modern English feminine name, a creative respelling of Marilyn and Merilyn, ultimately formed from Mary + Lynn; it may also echo Meryl. Origins: Mary from Hebrew Miryam, often explained as "beloved," "wished-for child," "rebellion," or "sea"; Lynn from Welsh llyn "lake, pool." Meryl traces to Muriel, from Gaelic Muirgheal "sea-bright." Though graphically close to Merlin (from Welsh Myrddin), Merylin is etymologically distinct.
The compound rose in the early–mid 20th century, peaking as Marilyn gained fame in the 1950s; Merylin itself remains rare, appearing sporadically in Anglophone records. Variants include Marilyn, Marylin, Marilynn, Merilyn, Merylyn, Marilyne, Merilin (Estonian), and Meryl; diminutives and nicknames include Merry, Meri, Mari, and Lyn/Lynn. The name carries layered meanings drawn from its elements, yielding impressions of "beloved/wished-for" and "lake," with maritime overtones from the Meryl/Muriel connection.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BG | 0 | #82 | 1 | 1,799 | |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #138 | 5 | 1,888 |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #516 | 3 | 9,861 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #932 | 12 | 14,861 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,065 | 14 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 7 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,125 | 17 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,404 | 43 | 9,415 |
Merylin is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:
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