Marilyn Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAIR-uh-lin / ˈmɛrɪlɪn

English; Latin

Meaning

English: Of the sea; Latin: Star of the sea

Historical & Cultural Background

Marilyn is a name that gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. It is often associated with the famous actress Marilyn Monroe, which contributed to its appeal. The name combines elements of 'Mary' and 'Lynn', reflecting a blend of traditional and modern influences. While primarily used for girls, it has occasionally been adopted for boys.

Trend Summary

Marilyn has seen a decline in popularity in recent decades.

Similar Names

MarionMarlonMalcolmMariusMarvinMarekMario

Variants

  • Marilynn
  • Marilyne

International Variants

  • Marilène (French)
  • Marilynn (English)

Famous people named Marilyn

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Fictional characters named Marilyn

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Sibling Suggestions

MadelineMarissaMarcusMartinMasonMilo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marilyn was first seen in the United States in 1922. Marilyn has ranked as high as #827 nationally, which occurred in 1937, and has been most popular in New York, Michigan, California, Illinois, and Iowa. In the past 5 years the name Marilyn has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Marilyn (1993)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19225
19245
192610
192721
192820
192932
193029
193131
193238
193324
193438
193533
193638
193745
193836
193932
194041
194132
194232
194330
194422
194517
194621
194724
194816
194914
195015
195120
195212
195322
195416
195519
195625
19579
195815
195914
19609
196116
196213
196312
19647
196513
19666
196711
19687
19699
19706
19717
197210
197312
19746
19756
19786
19799
19848
19856
19865
19885
19898
19935
19955
19976