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Merrin

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Pronounced MER-in /ˈmɛr.ɪn/High

Meaning: A Cornish/Welsh name, variously linked to Morwenna, 'maiden; sea-(born)', and to the saint Merryn; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Sea; maiden: Merrin is Cornish/Welsh. Crisp, lyrical, and warm.
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Origin LowCornish, Welsh
MeaningA Cornish/Welsh name, variously linked to Morwenna, 'maiden; sea-(born)', and to the saint Merryn; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8186 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 264

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419812025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Merrin is a Cornish/Welsh name, variously linked to Morwenna, 'maiden; sea-(born)', and to the saint Merryn (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, lyrical name (said 'MER-in').

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, sea-and-maiden at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Merrin is a Cornish/Welsh name, variously linked to Morwenna, 'maiden; sea-(born)', and to the saint Merryn — a crisp, lyrical name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MER-in').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Merrin — routes layered

Variations

MerrynMerinMeryn

Nicknames

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If you like Merrin…

Merryn— a kin spelling
Wren— a sound-neighbor short girls' name
Perrin— a fellow -errin name
Aelin— echoes that soft -in sound
Griffin— shares the -in ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Merrin mean?

Merrin is a Cornish/Welsh name linked to Morwenna ('maiden; sea') and the saint Merryn; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Merrin?

It's said MER-in /ˈmɛr.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Merrin a boy or girl name?

Merrin is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Merrin?

Merrin is a rare name in the U.S.

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