The name Merlin is a girl's name meaning "sea fortress".

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Merlin is an ancient wizardy name still occasionally (and increasingly) used today. Thirteen baby girls were named Merlin in the US last year, and about seventy boys.

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The name Merlin peaked for girls at #1608 in 1901. The name is most popular in MERLIN. Merlin is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Merlin is a boy's name of Welsh origin meaning "sea fortress".

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This name of the famous fifth-century sorcerer and mentor of King Arthur may or may not  be a bit wizardy for a real-life modern child. Its most noted modern bearer: football star turned actor Merlin Olsen, whose father was named Merle.
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Merlin fell off the US Top 1000 half a century ago, though it ranks in the Nameberry Top 1000, which could be a harbinger of its return. About 50 baby boys were named Merlin in the US last year, and about ten girls. It is used in contemporary Germany.

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The name Merlin is currently ranked #965 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #288 in 1927. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in MERLIN, MERLIN, and MERLIN. Merlin is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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