NAME PROFILE
Merilyn
Derived from the Old Germanic element 'ebur', meaning 'boar', and later associated with 'ebba', meaning 'strength'. It represents a person of formidable character and unwavering inner power, suggesting a personality that is both courageous and nurturing.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,317 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1946 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1921 |
| Most recent | 2005 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English, German |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
CA — 52%MA — 13%NY — 13%TX — 11%IL — 11%
Notable People
Ebba Busch (Politician and Deputy Prime Minister) · Ebba Jungmark (World Championship High Jumper) · Ebba Witt-Brattström (Feminist Scholar and Author) · Ebba Thomsen (Danish Silent Film Star) · Ebba von Eckermann (Pioneering Fashion Designer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
EbbyEbbs
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