Marillyn
girl nameMarillyn entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #1233 in 1927, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#1233
peak (1927)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #2171 |
| 1930s | #2046 |
| 1940s | #3993 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Marillyn are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Marillyn alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marillyn in 2025?
- Marillyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marillyn most popular?
- Marillyn peaked in 1927, reaching #1233 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marillyn with classmates?
- Marillyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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