Marlys
girl nameMarlys entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #323 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
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rank today
#323
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #1861 |
| 1920s | #764 |
| 1930s | #364 |
| 1940s | #492 |
| 1950s | #842 |
| 1960s | #1918 |
| 1970s | #5250 |
| 1980s | #8914 |
| 1990s | #12554 |
| 2000s | #14472 |
| 2010s | #14119 |
| 2020s | #15215 |
Living bearers
About 4,300 people named Marlys are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marlys alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marlys in 2025?
- Marlys is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marlys most popular?
- Marlys peaked in 1936, reaching #323 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marlys with classmates?
- Marlys will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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