Feminine dossier · first seen 1923

Merrilyn

Extinct Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1944
Peak births
40
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Silent Generation

Quick answers about Merrilyn

How many people are named Merrilyn?

Based on SSA birth records through 1973, an estimated 256 Americans born with the name Merrilyn may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1973.

How rare is Merrilyn?

Merrilyn has not appeared in SSA records since 1973. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.

How old is the typical Merrilyn?

The median age of a living American named Merrilyn is approximately 75 years, with most bearers falling between 66 and 80 years old.

Is Merrilyn still popular?

No. Merrilyn is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1973.

1923Peak 19442025
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Peak year
1944
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
751