girl's name
Marlyss
MAR-lis (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 95
Marlyss is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1951 it was given to 7 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 1934, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1928.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Marlyss Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 65 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 7 |
How Popular Is Marlyss?
In 1951, Marlyss was given to 7 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 Marlyss
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marlyss Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marlyss over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marlyss
- English MAR-lis
Sibling Names for Marlyss
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marlyss — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marlyss
How popular is the name Marlyss?
In 1951, Marlyss was given to 7 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 Marlyss a girl's or a boy's name?
Marlyss is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marlyss?
Marlyss has 2 syllables.
When was Marlyss most popular?
Marlyss peaked in 1934, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.