Merelyn
Merelyn is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,937 in the US, popular nicknames include Mer, Mey, and Merie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Merelyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 226 babies have been named Merelyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merelyn is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #16,937 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,937
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Merelyn
Merelyn is a girl name .
Merelyn is currently ranked #16,937 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merelyn include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Mereie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Merelyn include Meredith . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis