Marylin

Girl name

Marylin has been given to 4,379 babies in the U.S. since 1918. It peaked in 1943. In 2025, about 1 in 146,115 girls was named Marylin.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,379

Peak year

1943 (122 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1918

10-year trend

▼ -58%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Marylin — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Marlinboy

22,834 babies since 1884

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Marylin.

Georgenegirl

4,354 babies since 1887

Jeraldinegirl

4,345 babies since 1909

Caroleegirl

4,458 babies since 1917

Mickiegirl

4,185 babies since 1913

Elaynegirl

4,114 babies since 1912

Sherrylgirl

4,109 babies since 1936

Erlindagirl

4,656 babies since 1900

Suzanngirl

4,034 babies since 1916

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FAQ

How popular is the name Marylin?

Marylin has been given to 4,379 babies in the U.S. since 1918. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Marylin peak?

Marylin peaked in 1943, when 122 babies were given the name.

Is Marylin a girl or boy name?

Marylin is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Marylin are girls).

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