How Many People Are Named Marilynn?

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

Marilynn
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Marilynn, a very rare female name, is held by just 7,624 people in the US today, making up 1 in 43,282 Americans. The majority of those named Marilynn are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1947.

~7,624
Living in US
1 in 43,282
Americans
1947
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Marilyn
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Charismatic Determined Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and wisdom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,624
Worldwide Bearers
#46,850
Global Rank
🇵🇪 Peru
13
🇲🇾 Malaysia
11
🇶🇦 Qatar
8
🇲🇽 Mexico
7
🇳🇬 Nigeria
6
🇧🇷 Brazil
6
🇫🇷 France
6
🇩🇰 Denmark
5
🇲🇹 Malta
4
🇸🇬 Singapore
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
7,624 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 74
1,157
Would be under 30 (9%)
1,120
Would be 30–60 (8%)
10,963
Would be over 60 (83%)

All 13,240 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: 1947

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
75
Modern Appeal
25
International
5

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

📜 Marilynn Through the Generations

Marilynn has been a name that's seen its ups and downs over the decades. It peaked in 1947 with 407 births, but since then, its usage has dwindled. Today, only 13,240 babies have ever been given this name in the US, with most of those born during the mid-20th century now well into their golden years. Of the 7,624 people named Marilynn alive today, 83% are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,389
Illinois 1,141
Michigan 1,019
New York 885
Ohio 574
Texas 567
Pennsylvania 414
Indiana 338
Minnesota 337
Wisconsin 335

✨ Similar Names to Marilynn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marilynn's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Marilynn

How Many People Have the Name Marilynn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,624 people in the United States currently share the name Marilynn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 43,282 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marilynn a Common or Rare Name?

Marilynn 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 Marilynn Mean?

Marilynn 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 Marilynn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Marilynn Most Popular?

The name Marilynn reached peak popularity in 1947, with 407 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Marilynn?

Approximately 7,624 people named Marilynn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,240. That works out to roughly 1 in 43,282 Americans.

Is Marilynn a rare name?

Marilynn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 43,282 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marilynn mean?

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

Is Marilynn more male or female?

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

When was Marilynn most popular?

Marilynn peaked in 1947 with 407 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US7,624
All-Time Births13,240
1 in X1 in 43,282
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age74
Peak Year1947
World Rank#46,850
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.