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

Female
99.7%
Male
0.3%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 76.0 years old

Young (<30) 17,168
4.6%
Adult (30–60) 28,315
7.6%
Senior (>60) 329,007
87.9%

📈 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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