Marilin
Pronunciation: [ m-AR-ihl-ihn ]
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Marilin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 769 babies have been named Marilin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marilin is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #12,219 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,219
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Marilin
Marilin is a girl name .
Marilin is currently ranked #12,219 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marilin include Mar, Mari, Mariy, Mariie, Lin, Liny, Linie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marilin include Maria, Mariana, Mariah, Mariam, Marie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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