A 1960s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Marylynn since 1920
Babies named Marylynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 121 |
| 1940s | 292 |
| 1950s | 343 |
| 1960s | 433 |
| 1970s | 185 |
| 1980s | 215 |
| 1990s | 155 |
| 2000s | 155 |
| 2010s | 139 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Marylynn is a mid-20th-century compound name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1920. Its peak year was 1960, reflecting the era's popularity of blended names like Maryann and Marilynn. After a long decline, it has been rising again since 1997, showing a revival of vintage-sounding compound names. In 2025, Marylynn ranked 6,838th, with a 1-in-100,454 occurrence rate. The name is almost exclusively given to girls. While no top states were recorded, its recent uptick suggests a niche appeal among those seeking a familiar yet uncommon name.
Marylynn is a 20th-century coinage formed by blending the classic name Mary with the popular middle name Lynn. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1920, reflecting a trend of compound names in the mid-20th century. The name gained modest popularity, peaking in 1960, and has seen a recent revival since 1997.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mary, Lynn, Molly, Mimi
Variants: Mary Lynn, Mary-Lynn, Marilyn
Sibling names for Marylynn
Names that share Marylynn's style, for a brother or sister.
