Merlin is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1998 in 2001 with 54 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 72 births ranking #2083. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 38.5%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 35,978 boys born was named Merlin. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.