Rising since 2000, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Meryn since 1981
Babies named Meryn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Meryn is a modern name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security baby name chart in 1981. As of 2025, it ranks at 8,362, with a frequency of about 1 in 133,939 births. Its popularity has been gradually rising since 2000, reaching its peak in 2020. The name is likely a creative respelling of the more established Maren or Merryn, giving it a contemporary feel while retaining a soft, melodic sound. Despite its rarity, Meryn has shown consistent but minimal usage, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with a familiar phonetic structure. It has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered use across the country.
Meryn is a modern spelling variant that emerged in the late 20th century. It may be derived from Maren, a Danish form of Marina (Latin for "of the sea"), or from the Cornish name Merryn, which itself is of uncertain origin. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1981, likely as a respelling of similar names like Maren or Merryn, possibly influenced by the Welsh name Mererid (Margaret).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mer, Mery
Sibling names for Meryn
Names that share Meryn's style, for a brother or sister.
