Marilou

Marilou is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 8 girls in the United States.

Marilou at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Marilou

Marilou belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Marilou first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #778 in 1933, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 3,231 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marilou in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#778 in 1933
Peak year
1948
Babies named Marilou in 2024
8
Total since 1880
3,231

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marilou mean?

The meaning of Marilou is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Marilou a boy or girl name?

Marilou is a girl name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marilou?

Marilou comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marilou?

Marilou first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #778 in 1933, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].