Marylyn
Marylyn is a girl baby name. Ranked #24,176 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
Marylyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,153 babies have been named Marylyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marylyn is past its peak , currently ranked #24,176 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,176
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Marylyn
Marylyn is a girl name .
Marylyn is currently ranked #24,176 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marylyn include Mar, May, Marie, and Maryie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marylyn include Mary, Maryam, Maryjane, Maryann, Maryn . 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