Marlyn
boy nameMarlyn entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #598 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#598
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2221 |
| 1920s | #1082 |
| 1930s | #662 |
| 1940s | #1161 |
| 1950s | #1600 |
| 1960s | #2834 |
| 1970s | #3937 |
| 1980s | #5696 |
| 1990s | #7337 |
| 2000s | #9293 |
| 2010s | #10319 |
| 2020s | #12022 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Marlyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marlyn alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marlyn in 2025?
- Marlyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Marlyn most popular?
- Marlyn peaked in 1935, reaching #598 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Marlyn with classmates?
- Marlyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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