Find out how popular the first name Marylyn has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Marylyn by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Marylyn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Marylyn.

The history of the first name Marylyn

The name Marylyn is a variant spelling of the English name Marilyn, which is derived from the ancient Hebrew name Maria or Miriam. The name Maria is believed to have originated from the Hebrew word "mar" meaning "bitter" or "beloved". In the New Testament, Maria was the name given to the mother of Jesus Christ.

The name Marilyn gained popularity in the 12th century as a variant of Maria. The addition of the "lyn" suffix was likely influenced by the French name Lyn or Lyne, which itself was derived from the Latin name Lina.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Marilyn can be found in the 13th century, when a woman named Marilyn de Reddeswell was mentioned in the "Feet of Fines for Essex" in 1285.

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Marylyn or its variant spellings. One of the most famous was Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962), the American actress, model, and singer, who rose to fame in the 1950s and became an enduring cultural icon.

Another notable figure was Marilyn Manson (born 1969), the American singer, songwriter, and founder of the eponymous band Marilyn Manson. His stage name was inspired by the contrasting personas of Marilyn Monroe and the criminal Charles Manson.

Marilyn Horne (born 1934) was an American mezzo-soprano opera singer who achieved international acclaim for her performances in the works of Rossini, Handel, and Mozart.

Marilyn Quayle (born 1949) is an American writer and novelist who served as the Second Lady of the United States from 1989 to 1993 as the wife of Vice President Dan Quayle.

Marilyn vos Savant (born 1946) is an American author and columnist who was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as having the highest recorded IQ score.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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