Merion
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-ee-uhn ]
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Merion first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 15 babies have been named Merion in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merion is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,998 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,998
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Merion
Merion is a girl name .
Is Merion a boy or girl name? Merion is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,998 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,441. Merion is more commonly used as a boy name.
Merion is currently ranked #68,998 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merion include Mer, Meri, Meriy, Meriie, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Merion include Merida . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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