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Merlin

Boy's name · #2343 in the US (2025) · Timeless

Popularity over time

Few names move less than Merlin — on the books since 1885, #2343 in 2025, and dependable in between. Roughly 15,000 boys share it.

Across the states

See where Merlin is more common.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 5 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Merlin ranks in other countries and regions.

#377 in Switzerland (2025) · #578 in Austria (2025) · #684 in Belgium (2025) · #744 in France (2025) · #1,860 in England & Wales (2025).

Famous Merlins

• Merlin Olsen — American football player and actor (1940–2010)
• Merlin Hummel — German hammer thrower
• Merlin Holland — British writer
• Merlin Santana — American actor (1976–2002)
• Merlin Tandjigora — Gabonese footballer

In stories & tradition

• Merlin — The Hollow Hills (book)
• Merlin of Amber — The Chronicles of Amber (book series)
• Merlin the Magic Mouse — Looney Tunes (film series)

What Merlins become

Among 127 notable people named Merlin:

No single standout — notable Merlins spread across many fields.

Similar names: Marlin · Carmen · Mervin · Aubrey · Ervin · Orrin

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