How Many People Are Named Marylynn?
Complete statistics for the name Marylynn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Marylynn is a unique blend of classic and modern sounds, rarely heard today. Only 1,762 people named Marylynn live in the US, making up just 1 in 187,307 Americans. The majority, 52%, are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1960.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 56All 2,160 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: 1960Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Marylynn Through the Generations
Marylynn has seen its heyday and now enjoys a niche status among older generations. Born in the early 1960s, it peaked with 65 births in 1960, but its usage has since declined. Today, the name skews older, with 1,130 individuals over 60, 654 aged 30-60, and only 376 under 30. This distribution suggests Marylynn is cherished by those who grew up with it, while newer parents opt for fresher options.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Marylynn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Marylynn
How Many People Have the Name Marylynn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,762 people in the United States currently share the name Marylynn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 187,307 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Marylynn a Common or Rare Name?
Marylynn 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 Marylynn Mean?
Marylynn means "creative variant of Marilyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Marylynn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Marylynn Most Popular?
The name Marylynn reached peak popularity in 1960, with 65 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Marylynn?
Approximately 1,762 people named Marylynn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,160. That works out to roughly 1 in 187,307 Americans.
Is Marylynn a rare name?
Marylynn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 187,307 Americans has this name.
What does the name Marylynn mean?
Marylynn means "creative variant of Marilyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Marylynn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Marylynn are male and 100% are female.
When was Marylynn most popular?
Marylynn peaked in 1960 with 65 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.