How do you pronounce Marilyn?

Marilyn is pronounced MAR-i-lin.

What is the origin of Marilyn?

Marilyn is of English origin, from English;Hebrew culture.

Girl name English origin Christian tradition

Marilyn

MAR-i-lin · 7 letters · 3 syllables

What it means

Beloved star of the sea; blend of Mary and Lynn

Language

English

Culture

English;Hebrew

Religion

Christian

Style era

vintage

Themes

vintage · mid-century

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Popularity over time

2024 rank#666

2024 births432

Peak year1947

First appeared1899

Total US births373,424

Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.

Nicknames & variants

Common nicknames

MariMaryLyn

Alternate spellings

MarylinMarylynMarilynn

In other languages

Mariella (Italian)

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Notable people named Marilyn

Marilyn Monroe (actress)

Marilyn Horne (mezzo-soprano)

Marilyn vos Savant (writer)

Marilyn Hagerty (columnist)

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