Holding steady.
Popularity of Marylon since 1935
Babies named Marylon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1947, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marylon's real moment was 1937.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 19 |
| 1940s | 49 |
| 1950s | 54 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marylon is a mid-20th century American invention, blending the enduring classic Mary with the trendy -lon ending seen in names like Marilyn and Charlene. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1935, enjoyed a brief spike in 1937 when it reached its highest annual count, and has since remained extremely uncommon. The name has never cracked the top 1000, reflecting its status as a rare and distinctive choice. Despite its obscurity, Marylon carries a distinctly vintage feel, evoking the era of its origin. Its trajectory shows remarkable stability at near-zero usage, making it a true rarity among baby names.
Marylon is a modern compound name formed from Mary, itself from Hebrew Maryam, and the fashionable suffix -lon, which may have been influenced by names like Marilyn or Charlene. It first appeared in the United States in the 1930s and saw modest use during that decade, particularly in 1937.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mary, Lonnie
Sibling names for Marylon
Names that share Marylon's style, for a brother or sister.
