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Merlin

Merlin is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Merlin?

Recorded births named Merlin by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	15,968 births
England & Wales since 1996	388 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Merlin's popularity over time

Babies named Merlin per year — United States (1885–2025). United States peaked in 1927 (405/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2017 (27/yr).

When was Merlin popular?

Merlin reached its peak in 1927, when it was the #611 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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