How Many People Are Named Maralyn?

Complete statistics for the name Maralyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Maralyn
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Maralyn is a unique blend of elegance and rarity, making it stand out among classic female names. Only 597 people in the US today carry this name, equating to just 1 in 552,695 Americans. The majority of those named Maralyn are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school name.

~597
Living in US
1 in 552,695
Americans
1938
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Marilyn
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Charismatic Determined Graceful
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,647
Worldwide Bearers
#116,952
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,751
🇬🇧 England
1,247
🇬🇧 Wales
149
🇵🇭 Philippines
134
🇨🇦 Canada
82
🇿🇦 South Africa
72
🇬🇧 Scotland
49
🇦🇺 Australia
29
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
21
🇳🇿 New Zealand
20

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
597 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 82
69
Would be under 30 (5%)
35
Would be 30–60 (3%)
1,215
Would be over 60 (92%)

All 1,319 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1938

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
72
Modern Appeal
28
International
92

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Maralyn Through the Generations

Maralyn peaked in popularity in 1938 with 64 births, marking a high point in its usage. Today, the name is quite rare, with only 597 individuals bearing it in the United States. Interestingly, 92% of these individuals are over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older adults. This trend suggests that Maralyn is a name associated with a bygone era, cherished by those who grew up during its heyday but less favored by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 53
Ohio 32
Illinois 19
California 17
Iowa 17
Indiana 6
Massachusetts 5
Michigan 5
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Maralyn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maralyn's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Maralyn

How Many People Have the Name Maralyn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 597 people in the United States currently share the name Maralyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 552,695 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Maralyn a Common or Rare Name?

Maralyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Maralyn Mean?

Maralyn means "creative variant of Marilyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Maralyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Maralyn Most Popular?

The name Maralyn reached peak popularity in 1938, with 64 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Maralyn?

Approximately 597 people named Maralyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,319. That works out to roughly 1 in 552,695 Americans.

Is Maralyn a rare name?

Maralyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 552,695 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maralyn mean?

Maralyn means "creative variant of Marilyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Maralyn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maralyn are male and 100% are female.

When was Maralyn most popular?

Maralyn peaked in 1938 with 64 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US597
All-Time Births1,319
1 in X1 in 552,695
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age82
Peak Year1938
World Rank#116,952
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.