Unisex · #6,086 in 2026

Myrlin

Current Rank
#6,086
Peak Rank
#4,411 (1932)
Total Babies
15
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,411 (15 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,825 (15 total)
👧As Girl Name
1932
First Year
1957
Last Year
1932
Peak Year
#4411
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
3
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1915
First Year
1930
Last Year
1915
Peak Year
#3825
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Myrlin

As a girl name

Myrlin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1932, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1932, when 5 Myrlins were born — ranking #4,411 that year. As of 2026, Myrlin ranks #6,086 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Myrlins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Myrlin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 5 Myrlins were born — ranking #3,825 that year. As of 2026, Myrlin ranks #4,001 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Myrlins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Myrlin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Myrlin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Myrlin

What does the name Myrlin mean?
Myrlin is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1932. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Myrlin in 2026?
In 2026, Myrlin ranks #6,086 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Myrlin most popular?
Myrlin reached its peak popularity in 1932, ranking #4,411 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Myrlin a unisex name?
Yes — Myrlin is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 50% of Myrlins assigned female and 50% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Myrlin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Myrlin include Albesa, Almarine, Anni. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Myrlin

Myrlin is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1932 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Myrlin's peak popularity came in 1932 when it ranked #4,411. Use the chart and map above to compare Myrlin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.