Name Legacy

Marilyn

Recorded 1899–2025 · United States

Marilyn was most popular in 1947, when 11,905 American babies were given the name — ranking #56 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,490, with 356 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 374,857 people named Marilyn.

Most popular in1947
Rank that year#56
Births that year11,905
Total since 1880374,857

Marilyn over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Marilyn’s peak in 1947. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

English · a blend of Mary with the ending -lyn

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org