Marilyn
Marilyn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæɹ.ɪ.lɪn/ · /ˈmɛɹ.ɪ.lɪn/
Meaning and origin of Marilyn
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
A twentieth-century blend of Mary and Lynn.
How popular is Marilyn?
Since 1880, 373,791 girls and 1,066 boys in the U.S. have been named Marilyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13 in 1936. Its highest rank for boys was #939 in 1937. In 2025 it ranked #761 for girls, with 356 babies given the name.
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Marilyn FAQ
What does the name Marilyn mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. A twentieth-century blend of Mary and Lynn.
How popular is the name Marilyn?
Since 1880, 373,791 girls and 1,066 boys in the U.S. have been named Marilyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13 in 1936. Its highest rank for boys was #939 in 1937. In 2025 it ranked #761 for girls, with 356 babies given the name.
Is Marilyn a boy or girl name?
Marilyn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 373,791 girls and 1,066 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.