Myrlin
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Myrlin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 5 babies have been named Myrlin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Myrlin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,664 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,664
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Myrlin
Myrlin is a girl name .
Is Myrlin a boy or girl name? Myrlin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,664 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,727. Myrlin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Myrlin is currently ranked #66,664 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Myrlin include Myr, Myrl, Myrly, Myrlie, Myy, Myie, and Myrkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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