Marylu
Every Marylu since 1921 — 932 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marylu
Marylu is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1921, 932 American babies have been named Marylu. Its peak came in 1953, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Marylu stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marylu year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,834 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,866 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,953 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,338 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,295 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,483 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,127 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,909 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,833 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,236 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,417 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,315 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,470 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,676 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,428 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,418 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,770 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,033 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,659 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,249 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,663 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,300 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,849 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,130 |
| 1960 | 15 | #3,305 |
| 1955 | 19 | #2,606 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,163 |
| 1945 | 14 | #2,411 |
| 1940 | 18 | #1,941 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,527 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,642 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,562 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marylu in 2025?
Marylu did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Marylu?
932 babies have been named Marylu in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marylu most popular?
Marylu peaked in 1953, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Marylu a boy or girl name?
Marylu is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marylu rising or falling?
Marylu is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.