Marylou

Marylou 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 27 girls in the United States.

Marylou at a glance

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

About the name Marylou

Marylou 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, Marylou first appears in Social Security records in 1898. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #350 in 1937, and in 2024 27 babies received the name — 13,084 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marylou in US records

First recorded (US)
1898
Best US rank
#350 in 1937
Peak year
1942
Babies named Marylou in 2024
27
Total since 1880
13,084

Marylou in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#3174 in 1997
Babies named Marylou in 2024
4
Total since 1996
36

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marylou mean?

The meaning of Marylou 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 Marylou a boy or girl name?

Marylou is a girl name. In 2024, 27 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marylou?

Marylou comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marylou?

Marylou first appears in US records in 1898. Its best-ever ranking was #350 in 1937, and 27 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].