Holding steady.
Popularity of Maralyn since 1917
Babies named Maralyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 227 |
| 1930s | 416 |
| 1940s | 333 |
| 1950s | 180 |
| 1960s | 58 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Maralyn is a spelling variant of Marilyn, a name that saw its peak popularity in the mid-20th century. The first recorded use of Maralyn in the United States was in 1917, and while it never reached the top 1000, it experienced its peak year in 1938. The name has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, with a modest resurgence in recent years. Though its top states are not recorded, Maralyn likely appeared in areas where Marilyn was common, reflecting a broader trend of creative spellings during the 1930s. As a name that feels both vintage and familiar, Maralyn offers a subtle twist on a classic.
Maralyn is a spelling variant of Marilyn, which itself emerged in the early 20th century as a combination of the name Mary and the popular suffix -lyn. Mary ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Miriam, of debated meaning but often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'star of the sea'. The name Marilyn gained widespread popularity after the 1920s, and Maralyn appeared as an alternative spelling, peaking in use during the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mara, Lyn, Mari
Sibling names for Maralyn
Names that share Maralyn's style, for a brother or sister.
