NAME PROFILE
Bartley
Derived from Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'drop of the sea', combined with Lynn, meaning 'lake'. This name describes a person who is deep, expressive, and possesses a refreshing, calm energy like the waters.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,933 |
| Gender | Male (4% / 96%) |
| Peak year | 1959 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1918 |
| Most recent | 1977 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 29%TX — 21%PA — 21%OH — 14%IL — 14%
Notable People
Merilyn Simonds (Author of The Convict Lover) · Merilyn Wiseman (Renowned Ceramic Artist) · Merilyn Phillips (Olympic Cyclist) · Merilyn Goldberg (Classical Archeologist) · Merilyn Guereca (Professional Golfer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MeriLynLynnie
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