Marilyn
Marilyn is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Combination of Mary ('wished-for child' or 'bitter') and Lynn ('lake' or 'waterfall').
Origin and history
Marilyn originated as an English combination of Mary, meaning 'wished-for child' or 'bitter', and Lynn, meaning 'lake' or 'stream'. Primarily used for females, it saw rare historical usage for males in the early to mid-20th century in the United States. Today, male usage of the name in the U.S. is exceedingly uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
1,066 babies in the United States have been named Marilyn since 1880. It ranks #3619 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (32.6 %)
- MI (22.1 %)
- CA (17.9 %)
- IL (16.8 %)
- IA (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 93 |
| 1930-1940 | 344 |
| 1940-1950 | 249 |
| 1950-1960 | 167 |
| 1960-1970 | 103 |
| 1970-1980 | 62 |
| 1980-1990 | 32 |
| 1990-2000 | 16 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Mari, Lynn
Fun facts
- Although predominantly a female name, over 1,000 boys in the U.S. were named Marilyn during the 20th century.
- It was created in the early 20th century by combining the classic names Mary and Lynn.