Holding steady.
Popularity of Merin since 1980
Babies named Merin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Merin is a name of uncertain origin that entered U.S. birth records in the early 1980s, with its first recorded year being 1980. It saw its highest usage in 2009, the peak year for the name, but remains very rare, with no rank in the top 1,000 for any year. Its trajectory has been described as stable, meaning its occurrence has not changed dramatically over the years. The name has never appeared among the top states and is not associated with any particular region. Given its obscurity, Merin appeals to parents seeking a name that is both simple and uncommon, avoiding the trends of more popular names. Its gentle sound and easy spelling may contribute to its modest but enduring use.
The name Merin is of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Merryn, a Cornish name of debated meaning, or a feminine form of the rare given name Merin. In modern usage it emerged as a given name in the United States in the 1980s, likely as a creative spelling or a shortened form of names like Meredith or Merinda. It has seen consistent but low-level use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mer, Rin
Variants: Merren, Meren, Merryn
Sibling names for Merin
Names that share Merin's style, for a brother or sister.
