Merrin
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-ihn ]
Merrin is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,562 in the US, popular nicknames include Mer, Mey, and Merie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Merrin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 251 babies have been named Merrin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merrin is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,562 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,562
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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About the Name Merrin
Merrin is a girl name .
Merrin is currently ranked #7,562 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merrin include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Merrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Merrin include Merritt . 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