How Many People Are Named Marelyn?
Complete statistics for the name Marelyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Marelyn is a very rare female name, with only 787 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 419,545 Americans. The majority of those named Marelyn are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 815 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Marelyn Through the Generations
Marelyn emerged as a name in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 2008 with 45 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, most people named Marelyn are young adults, with 660 under the age of 30, 118 between 30 and 60, and 37 over 60, indicating a strong preference among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Marelyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Marelyn
How Many People Have the Name Marelyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 787 people in the United States currently share the name Marelyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 419,545 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Marelyn a Common or Rare Name?
Marelyn 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 Marelyn Mean?
Marelyn means "creative variant of Marilyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Marelyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Marelyn Most Popular?
The name Marelyn reached peak popularity in 2008, with 45 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 Marelyn?
Approximately 787 people named Marelyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 815. That works out to roughly 1 in 419,545 Americans.
Is Marelyn a rare name?
Marelyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 419,545 Americans has this name.
What does the name Marelyn mean?
Marelyn means "creative variant of Marilyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Marelyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Marelyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Marelyn most popular?
Marelyn peaked in 2008 with 45 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.