Marylin
Every Marylin since 1918 — 4,379 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marylin
Marylin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,258 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 4,379 American babies have been named Marylin. Its peak came in 1943, when 122 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
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 Marylin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marylin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,258 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,801 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,829 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,516 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,803 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,325 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,254 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,998 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,726 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,554 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,242 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,408 |
| 2013 | 37 | #4,057 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,354 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,483 |
| 2010 | 28 | #5,058 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,645 |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,516 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,837 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,327 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,235 |
| 2004 | 31 | #4,452 |
| 2003 | 30 | #4,379 |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,583 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,783 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,493 |
| 1995 | 30 | #3,638 |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,803 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,910 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,430 |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,063 |
| 1970 | 35 | #2,256 |
| 1965 | 30 | #2,189 |
| 1960 | 39 | #1,827 |
| 1955 | 70 | #1,204 |
| 1950 | 77 | #1,050 |
| 1945 | 76 | #867 |
| 1940 | 96 | #713 |
| 1935 | 80 | #760 |
| 1930 | 71 | #851 |
| 1925 | 35 | #1,363 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,756 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marylin in 2025?
Marylin ranked #9,258 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marylin?
4,379 babies have been named Marylin in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marylin most popular?
Marylin peaked in 1943, when 122 newborns received the name.
Is Marylin a boy or girl name?
Marylin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marylin rising or falling?
Marylin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.