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Marlyn

Recorded 1913–2025 · United States

Marlyn was most popular in 1935, when 278 American babies were given the name — ranking #694 that year. In 2025 it ranked #9,648, with 22 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 9,112 people named Marlyn.

Most popular in1935
Rank that year#694
Births that year278
Total since 18809,112

Marlyn over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Marlyn’s peak in 1935. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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