Marilou
Marilou is a girl baby name. Ranked #17,105 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
Marilou first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,444 babies have been named Marilou in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marilou is past its peak , currently ranked #17,105 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,105
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Marilou
Marilou is a girl name .
Marilou is currently ranked #17,105 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marilou include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marilou 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis