Marilyn
Female name · ↓ Falling
151,588
Total Births
1947
Peak Year
#740
Rank 2023
1906
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Marilyn
Marilyn is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1940s with significant usage. Approximately 151,588 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1900s | 81 births |
| 1910s | 599 births |
| 1920s | 14,421 births |
| 1930s | 42,079 births |
| 1940s | 40,044 births |
| 1950s | 32,440 births |
| 1960s | 10,621 births |
| 1970s | 3,126 births |
| 1980s | 2,151 births |
| 1990s | 2,222 births |
| 2000s | 1,970 births |
| 2010s | 1,421 births |
| 2020s | 413 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marilyn?
Marilyn has been given to 151,588 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1947 with 4,880 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #740.
Is Marilyn a boy or girl name?
Marilyn is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Marilyn most popular?
Marilyn was most popular in 1947, when 4,880 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Marilyn?
Marilyn first appeared in US records in 1906.