How Many People Are Named Marylin?

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

Marylin
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Marylin is a very rare female name, with only 2,799 people bearing it in the US today, making it one in 117,901 Americans. The majority of those named Marylin are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel. Its peak popularity was way back in 1943 when 122 babies were given this name.

~2,799
Living in US
1 in 117,901
Americans
1943
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Marilyn
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Charismatic Determined Graceful
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with intuition, inspiration, and spiritual insight.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,799
Worldwide Bearers
#43,796
Global Rank
🇲🇾 Malaysia
337
🇨🇦 Canada
262
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
206
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
204
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
148
🇪🇨 Ecuador
146
🇧🇪 Belgium
137
🇨🇭 Switzerland
124
🇿🇦 South Africa
123
🇧🇴 Bolivia
110

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,799 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 68
672
Would be under 30 (15%)
632
Would be 30–60 (14%)
3,064
Would be over 60 (70%)

All 4,368 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: 1943

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
76
Modern Appeal
24
International
5

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

📜 Marylin Through the Generations

Marylin has been a name that's seen better days, with its popularity peaking in 1943 and now being considered a classic, old-school choice. Today, there are 2,799 people named Marylin living in the US, with the majority being over 60 years old. This means that 70% of those named Marylin are part of the older generation, which skews the overall perception of the name towards a more mature audience. its declining trend, Marylin remains a unique and distinctive name for those who appreciate its vintage charm.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 419
New York 378
Texas 168
Ohio 132
Illinois 131
Michigan 97
Missouri 75
Indiana 71
Iowa 49
Kansas 28

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marylin's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Marylin

How Many People Have the Name Marylin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,799 people in the United States currently share the name Marylin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 117,901 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marylin a Common or Rare Name?

Marylin 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 Marylin Mean?

Marylin means "creative variant of Marilyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Marylin Most Popular?

The name Marylin reached peak popularity in 1943, with 122 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 Marylin?

Approximately 2,799 people named Marylin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,368. That works out to roughly 1 in 117,901 Americans.

Is Marylin a rare name?

Marylin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 117,901 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marylin mean?

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

Is Marylin more male or female?

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

When was Marylin most popular?

Marylin peaked in 1943 with 122 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 US2,799
All-Time Births4,368
1 in X1 in 117,901
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age68
Peak Year1943
World Rank#43,796
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.