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Marilyn
GirlMeaning of Marilyn: Hebrew/English: 'drop of the sea'
Marilyn is a girl's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 745th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 1541st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#745
356 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1541
20 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
374,857
First recorded 1899 · peak 1947
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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