Marelyn Girl

Popularity: #921 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMARE-lin / /ˈmɛr.ɪ.lɪn/

English; Latin

Meaning

English: derived from Mary; Latin: sea of bitterness

Historical & Cultural Background

Marelyn is a modern variation of the name Marilyn, which gained popularity in the 20th century. The name Marilyn itself is often associated with the famous actress Marilyn Monroe. The name Mary, from which it is derived, has been a popular name in various cultures and languages for centuries. Marelyn combines traditional elements with a contemporary twist, appealing to modern naming trends.

Trend Summary

Marelyn is a less common name, reflecting a trend towards unique variations of traditional names.

Similar Names

MadelineMarilynMarenMabelMinaMelanie

Variants

  • Marilyn
  • Marlyn

International Variants

  • Mireille (French)
  • Marlene (German)

Famous people named Marelyn

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Fictional characters named Marelyn

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Sibling Suggestions

MarissaMarleneMayaMeganMira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marelyn was first seen in the United States in 1930. Marelyn has ranked as high as #1355 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, New Jersey, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Marelyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Marelyn (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19305
19345
19377
19415
19465
19505
19545
19695
19716
19738
19755
19796
19807
19815
19825
19866
19896
19919
19926
19938
19946
199514
199616
19979
19986
199910
200013
200120
200223
200322
200419
200529
200625
200732
200845
200945
201033
201140
201226
201323
201434
201529
201621
201714
201826
201919
202014
202116
202219
202319
202429