Marylen
girl nameMarylen entered the US charts in 1929, peaked at #3181 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1929–2025
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rank today
#3181
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4053 |
| 1930s | #3899 |
| 1940s | #4413 |
| 1950s | #4656 |
| 1960s | #6567 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Marylen are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Marylen alive today was born around 1944, making them about 81 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marylen in 2025?
- Marylen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marylen most popular?
- Marylen peaked in 1938, reaching #3181 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marylen with classmates?
- Marylen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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