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Marilu

Girl

Meaning of Marilu: Spanish: 'bitter famous warrior'

Marilu is a girl's name most strongly associated with Spanish naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6626th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#6626

16 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

2,279

First recorded 1919 · peak 1991

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 30 babies1982: 46 babies1983: 51 babies1984: 27 babies1985: 41 babies1986: 36 babies1987: 29 babies1988: 38 babies1989: 45 babies1990: 53 babies19901991: 55 babies1992: 49 babies1993: 47 babies1994: 51 babies1995: 42 babies1996: 54 babies1997: 39 babies1998: 22 babies1999: 31 babies2000: 22 babies20002001: 30 babies2002: 36 babies2003: 31 babies2004: 21 babies2005: 31 babies2006: 35 babies2007: 27 babies2008: 27 babies2009: 22 babies2010: 13 babies20102011: 22 babies2012: 18 babies2013: 23 babies2014: 28 babies2015: 14 babies2016: 23 babies2017: 13 babies2018: 16 babies2019: 11 babies2020: 11 babies20202021: 18 babies2022: 11 babies2023: 17 babies2024: 15 babies2025: 16 babies
US babies named Marilu per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 55.

Gender split

0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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