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Merlin is an ancient wizardy name still occasionally used today. About ten baby girls were named Merlin in the US last year, and about 50 boys.

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This name of the famous fifth-century sorcerer and mentor of King Arthur may or may not  be a bit wizardy for a real-life modern child. Its most noted modern bearer: football star turned actor Merlin Olsen, whose father was named Merle.
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Merlin fell off the US Top 1000 half a century ago, though it ranks in the Nameberry Top 1000, which could be a harbinger of its return. About 50 baby boys were named Merlin in the US last year, and about ten girls. It is used in contemporary Germany.

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