girl's name
Marillyn
MAIR-ih-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 437
Marillyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1947 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1927, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Marillyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 231 |
| 1930s | 158 |
| 1940s | 48 |
How Popular Is Marillyn?
In 1947, Marillyn was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marillyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marillyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marillyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marillyn
- English MAIR-ih-lin
Sibling Names for Marillyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marillyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marillyn
How popular is the name Marillyn?
In 1947, Marillyn was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Marillyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Marillyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marillyn?
Marillyn has 3 syllables.
When was Marillyn most popular?
Marillyn peaked in 1927, when 40 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.