Marilyn

Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-uhl-uhn ]

Boy Name #20,482 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Marilyn is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHR-uhl-uhn.

Parents who love the name Marilyn often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,482
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Mario #399 Mariano #1150 Marion #2309 Marius #2422 Marino #4735 Marin #4943

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Mariie

Also a Girl Name

Marilyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #666.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marilyn

Is Marilyn a boy or girl name?

Marilyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20482. As a girl name, it is ranked #666. Marilyn is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Marilyn?

Marilyn is pronounced m-EHR-uhl-uhn.

How popular is the name Marilyn?

Marilyn is currently ranked #20482 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Marilyn?

Common nicknames for Marilyn include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie.

Is Marilyn a common or rare name?

Marilyn is an uncommon name, ranked #20482 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Marilyn

Marilyn is a boy name .

Is Marilyn a boy or girl name? Marilyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,482 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #666. Marilyn is more commonly used as a girl name.

Marilyn is currently ranked #20,482 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Marilyn include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Marilyn include Mario, Mariano, Marion, Marius, Marino . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.