Find out how popular the first name Marilin has been for the last 48 years (from 1975 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Marilin by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Marilin is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 9 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Marilin.

The history of the first name Marilin

The given name Marilin is a variant spelling of the name Marilyn, which is derived from the Hebrew name Maria or Mary. The name Maria is believed to originate from the ancient Aramaic words "mara" meaning "drop of bitterness" or "sea of bitterness." It's also possible that the name has roots in the Egyptian word "mry" meaning "beloved." The name Marilyn gained popularity as a feminine form of the name.

The earliest recorded use of the name Marilin can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It was commonly used in various European countries, particularly in England and France. One notable early bearer of the name was Marilin of Norwich, an English anchoress and mystic who lived in the 12th century.

During the Renaissance period, the name Marilin gained further recognition. One of the earliest documented examples is Marilin Morin, a French poet and writer who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her poetry and her involvement in literary circles of the time.

In the 17th century, Marilin Van Dyne was a Dutch artist known for her landscape paintings and portraits. She was a prominent figure in the Dutch Golden Age of painting.

The 18th century saw the rise of Marilin Hewitt, an English writer and novelist who gained fame for her romantic novels and plays. Her works were popular among the upper classes of British society.

In the 19th century, Marilin Curie was a renowned French physicist and chemist. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and she made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of radioactivity. Curie was born in 1867 and passed away in 1934.

Data source

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