How Many People Are Named Marylou?
Complete statistics for the name Marylou: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Marylou is a unique blend of Mary and Lou, making it very rare with only 1 in 43,087 Americans bearing this name. That's just 7,659 people in the US today. Interestingly, most Marylous are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 suggests a person with great potential for success and leadership.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 75All 13,084 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: 1942Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Marylou Through the Generations
Marylou peaked in popularity in 1942 with 376 births, reflecting its vintage charm. Today, the name's resurgence is slow but steady, with a majority of Marylous over 60 years old. The age distribution shows 644 under 30, 1,680 aged 30-60, and 10,760 over 60, indicating a strong preference among older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Marylou's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Marylou
How Many People Have the Name Marylou?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,659 people in the United States currently share the name Marylou. That works out to roughly 1 in every 43,087 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Marylou a Common or Rare Name?
Marylou 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 Marylou Mean?
Marylou means "creative variant of Mary" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Marylou in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Marylou Most Popular?
The name Marylou reached peak popularity in 1942, with 376 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Marylou?
Approximately 7,659 people named Marylou live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,084. That works out to roughly 1 in 43,087 Americans.
Is Marylou a rare name?
Marylou is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 43,087 Americans has this name.
What does the name Marylou mean?
Marylou means "creative variant of Mary" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Marylou more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Marylou are male and 100% are female.
When was Marylou most popular?
Marylou peaked in 1942 with 376 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.