Marilynn
Marilynn is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bitterness or wished-for child combined with lake or waterfall.
Origin and history
Marilynn is a spelling variant of Marilyn, which originated in the early 20th century as a combination of Mary and Lynn. Mary derives from Hebrew, while Lynn stems from a Welsh element meaning lake or pool. In the United States, it enjoyed peak popularity during the mid-20th century and remains a familiar classic elaboration.
Popularity in the United States
13,282 babies in the United States have been named Marilynn since 1880. It ranks #1385 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1820.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.7 %)
- IL (12.1 %)
- MI (10.8 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 213 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,621 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,359 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,569 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,723 |
| 1960-1970 | 653 |
| 1970-1980 | 354 |
| 1980-1990 | 301 |
| 1990-2000 | 384 |
| 2000-2010 | 261 |
| 2010-2019 | 563 |
| 2020-2029 | 281 |
Famous people named Marilynn
- Marilynn Smith: Golfer, Sports executive
Nicknames
Mari, Lynn, Lyn
Fun facts
- The spelling Marilynn with a double 'n' emerged alongside the mid-20th-century surge of the name Marilyn.
- It blends the Hebrew-derived Mary with the Welsh-derived Lynn, combining biblical roots with natural imagery.