Marylyn
Marylyn is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Blend of Mary (wished-for child or beloved) and Lynn (lake or waterfall).
Origin and history
Marylyn is a 20th-century American variant spelling of Marilyn, which itself is a compound blend of Mary and Lynn. While less common than the classic spelling Marilyn, it has a long history of steady use in the United States. Today, it remains a rare choice given to a small number of baby girls each year.
Popularity in the United States
3,336 babies in the United States have been named Marylyn since 1880. It ranks #3074 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2074.
States where it is most popular
- NY (21.7 %)
- CA (17.4 %)
- OH (10.6 %)
- IL (10.2 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 36 |
| 1920-1930 | 329 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,021 |
| 1940-1950 | 790 |
| 1950-1960 | 389 |
| 1960-1970 | 196 |
| 1970-1980 | 154 |
| 1980-1990 | 101 |
| 1990-2000 | 147 |
| 2000-2010 | 91 |
| 2010-2019 | 55 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Famous people named Marylyn
- Marylyn Dintenfass: Artist, Painter
Nicknames
Mary, Lynn, Mare
Fun facts
- Marylyn retains the literal spelling of the root name Mary in its first two syllables, unlike the more popular Marilyn.
- Like many Marilyn variants, Marylyn saw its highest popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century.