Merlin is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2092 in 2021 with 70 recorded births. This places Merlin in the top 15% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 72 births ranking #2083. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 79.5%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 24,975 boys born was named Merlin. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.