Merlin is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2284 in 2023 with 62 recorded births. This places Merlin in the top 16% 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 59.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 27,557 boys born was named Merlin. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.