Marlys
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRL-eez ]
Marlys is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,199 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
Marlys first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,130 babies have been named Marlys in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marlys is past its peak , currently ranked #70,199 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,199
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Marlys is also used as a boy name, ranked #39128.
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About the Name Marlys
Marlys is a girl name .
Is Marlys a boy or girl name? Marlys is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,199 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #39,128. Marlys is more commonly used as a boy name.
Marlys is currently ranked #70,199 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marlys include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marlys include Marley, Marlee, Marlowe, Marleigh, Marlow . 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