Marylin
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #606 in 1936
11 babies were named Marylin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 93 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Marylin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Marylin, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marylin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarylin first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1936, when it ranked #606. Today it's #8,860, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMarylin was 2.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 67,114 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 147,059.
- TrendMarylin has climbed 93 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,860. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Marylin
Marylin is a girl name of English and Hebrew origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-lin”. US birth records list Marylin for girls from 1918 to 2025, in 107 of those 108 years. Its best year was 1936, when it ranked #606 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.5 | 289,855 girls |
| 1920s | 23 | 42,717 girls |
| 1930s | 92 | 10,847 girls |
| 1940s | 67 | 14,952 girls |
| 1950s | 33 | 30,684 girls |
| 1960s | 18 | 55,066 girls |
| 1970s | 14 | 73,475 girls |
| 1980s | 8.5 | 117,371 girls |
| 1990s | 14 | 72,622 girls |
| 2000s | 16 | 62,189 girls |
| 2010s | 14 | 71,788 girls |
| 2020s | 6.8 | 147,783 girls |
Other spellings of Marylin
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Marylin
What is the origin of the name Marylin?
Marylin has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Marylin a boy or girl name?
Marylin is a girl name.
How popular is the name Marylin?
Marylin ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1936 (#606).