Marylu
girl nameMarylu entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #1752 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#1752
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3262 |
| 1930s | #2436 |
| 1940s | #2798 |
| 1950s | #2734 |
| 1960s | #4717 |
| 1970s | #7816 |
| 1980s | #8837 |
| 1990s | #9716 |
| 2000s | #11535 |
| 2010s | #11764 |
| 2020s | #15300 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Marylu are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marylu alive today was born around 1956, making them about 69 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marylu in 2025?
- Marylu is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marylu most popular?
- Marylu peaked in 1938, reaching #1752 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marylu with classmates?
- Marylu will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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