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Marlyn
UnisexMeaning of Marlyn: English: 'from the lake fortress'
Marlyn is a unisex name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5369th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5369
22 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
9,112
First recorded 1913 · peak 1935
Trend
falling
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
25% boys · 75% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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