girl's name
Marilyne
mah-ree-LEEN (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 12,248
Marilyne is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1977, when 470 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1946.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Marilyne Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 1,690 |
| 1960s | 2,450 |
| 1970s | 3,750 |
| 1980s | 2,545 |
| 1990s | 735 |
| 2000s | 190 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How Popular Is Marilyne?
In 2025, Marilyne was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Marilyne 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 Marilyne
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marilyne Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marilyne over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marilyne
- French mah-ree-LEEN
Sibling Names for Marilyne
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marilyne — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marilyne
How popular is the name Marilyne?
In 2025, Marilyne was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Marilyne a girl's or a boy's name?
Marilyne is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marilyne?
Marilyne has 3 syllables.
When was Marilyne most popular?
Marilyne peaked in 1977, when 470 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Marilyne a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Marilyne currently ranks #6,429 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.