How Many People Are Named Marilyn?
374,490
people in the United States are named Marilyn
1 in 894 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#193
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.1118%
Of US population
Peak Year
1947
11,905 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
MER-ə-lin, MER-lin, MAR-ə-lin, MAR-lin
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Combination of MARY and lyn. It has been used since the start of the 20th century. A famous bearer was the American actress Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 76.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1899 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
39,890
Illinois
29,350
California
28,521
Ohio
26,069
Michigan
20,684
Pennsylvania
17,334
Texas
14,824
Indiana
13,492
Massachusetts
11,840
Iowa
11,113
💡 Fun Facts About "Marilyn"
- 432 babies were named Marilyn in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1947
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1899
- Most popular in New York
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