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The name Merlin has its roots in Welsh, derived from 'Myrddin', meaning 'sea fortress'. It has evolved through several historical forms, including Latin and Middle English. The name is associated with the legendary wizard of Arthurian lore, gaining popularity in the medieval period and continuing to influence modern culture. It carries connotations of wisdom and magic, though it does not have a biblical basis.

The name Merlin is most popular in Iowa, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Merlin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Merlin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 361st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 342nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 620th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1046th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1843rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2633rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2557th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3165th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3393rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6038th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12316th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8671st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7173rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8777th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Merlin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.