girl's name
Marilou
mah-ree-LOO (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 12,825
France
#656
2025 births
Marilou is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Peaked in France in 2006, when 390 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 9,069 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1937.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Marilou Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1930s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 150 |
| 1990s | 690 |
| 2000s | 2,450 |
| 2010s | 2,115 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 610 |
How Popular Is Marilou?
In 2025, Marilou was given to 65 babies in France, ranking #656 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Marilou Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marilou
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marilou Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marilou over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marilou
- French mah-ree-LOO
Sibling Names for Marilou
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marilou — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marilou
How popular is the name Marilou?
In 2025, Marilou was given to 65 babies in France, ranking #656 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Marilou a girl's or a boy's name?
Marilou is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marilou?
Marilou has 3 syllables.
When was Marilou most popular?
Marilou peaked in 2006, when 390 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Marilou a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Marilou currently ranks #656 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.