Maralyn
girl nameMaralyn entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #875 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#875
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3692 |
| 1920s | #1998 |
| 1930s | #1135 |
| 1940s | #1516 |
| 1950s | #2848 |
| 1960s | #5404 |
| 1970s | #9327 |
| 1980s | #12362 |
| 1990s | #13518 |
| 2000s | #13652 |
| 2010s | #13874 |
| 2020s | #15194 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Maralyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Maralyn alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Maralyn in 2025?
- Maralyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Maralyn most popular?
- Maralyn peaked in 1938, reaching #875 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Maralyn with classmates?
- Maralyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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