Marilyn
boy nameMarilyn entered the US charts in 1922, peaked at #932 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1922–2025
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rank today
#932
peak (1937)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #2669 |
| 1930s | #1140 |
| 1940s | #1471 |
| 1950s | #1994 |
| 1960s | #2762 |
| 1970s | #4095 |
| 1980s | #5989 |
| 1990s | #8559 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Marilyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marilyn alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marilyn in 2025?
- Marilyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Marilyn most popular?
- Marilyn peaked in 1937, reaching #932 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Marilyn with classmates?
- Marilyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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