Marylyn

Marylyn 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 England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2012.

Marylyn at a glance

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

About the name Marylyn

Marylyn 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, Marylyn first appears in Social Security records in 1910. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #418 in 1936, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 3,329 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marylyn in US records

First recorded (US)
1910
Best US rank
#418 in 1936
Peak year
1936
Total since 1880
3,329

Marylyn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#5876 in 2012
Babies named Marylyn in 2012
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marylyn mean?

The meaning of Marylyn 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 Marylyn a boy or girl name?

Marylyn is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2012.

What origin is the name Marylyn?

Marylyn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marylyn?

Marylyn first appears in US records in 1910. Its best-ever ranking was #418 in 1936, and 0 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].