Declining since 2005, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Marylin since 1918
Babies named Marylin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1943, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marylin's real moment was 1936.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 8 |
| 1920s | 277 |
| 1930s | 981 |
| 1940s | 944 |
| 1950s | 621 |
| 1960s | 335 |
| 1970s | 212 |
| 1980s | 147 |
| 1990s | 247 |
| 2000s | 297 |
| 2010s | 244 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Marylin is a feminine name that originated as a blend of Mary and the popular suffix -lyn. It was first recorded in 1918 and saw its peak usage in 1936, reflecting the trend of combining traditional names with fashionable endings. The name has been in steady decline since 2005, with only about 1 in 146115 babies receiving it in 2025. Despite its low current popularity, Marylin carries a mid-century charm reminiscent of the 1930s era when it was most favored.
Marylin is a modern combination of Mary and the popular suffix -lyn, which itself derives from names like Linda or Lynn. Mary originates from the Hebrew name Miriam, of uncertain meaning, often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'star of the sea'. Lynn is of Welsh origin meaning 'lake'. Marylin emerged in the early 20th century as a variant of Marilyn, gaining modest usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mary, Lyn, Mari
Sibling names for Marylin
Names that share Marylin's style, for a brother or sister.
