Marilu
Every Marilu since 1919 — 2,279 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marilu
Marilu is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,022 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1919, 2,279 American babies have been named Marilu. Its peak came in 1991, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marilu stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marilu year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,022 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,461 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,832 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,429 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,583 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,320 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,514 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,299 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,604 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,737 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,281 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,982 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,768 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,057 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,071 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,052 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,235 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,388 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,331 |
| 2006 | 35 | #4,228 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,447 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,893 |
| 2003 | 31 | #4,277 |
| 2002 | 36 | #3,698 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,162 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,256 |
| 1995 | 42 | #2,865 |
| 1990 | 53 | #2,366 |
| 1985 | 41 | #2,425 |
| 1980 | 30 | #2,973 |
| 1975 | 19 | #3,586 |
| 1970 | 23 | #2,995 |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,664 |
| 1960 | 22 | #2,620 |
| 1955 | 27 | #2,089 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,161 |
| 1945 | 15 | #2,303 |
| 1940 | 17 | #2,010 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,676 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,238 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,761 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Marilu
- Marilu Henner Actor · b. 1952
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marilu in 2025?
Marilu ranked #7,022 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marilu?
2,279 babies have been named Marilu in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marilu most popular?
Marilu peaked in 1991, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Marilu a boy or girl name?
Marilu is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marilu rising or falling?
Marilu is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marilu?
Well-known people named Marilu include Marilu Henner (actor).