Maralyn
Maralyn is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,841 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Maralyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 328 babies have been named Maralyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maralyn is past its peak , currently ranked #68,841 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,841
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Maralyn
Maralyn is a girl name .
Maralyn is currently ranked #68,841 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maralyn include Mar, May, Marie, and Maraie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maralyn include Mara, Marah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis