FIRST NAME
Marilyn
Marilyn is the 114th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 248,352 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 300 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #114 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
599,391
living · #80
2020 CENSUS
248,352
living · #114
BABIES NAMED MARILYN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1899–2025
2025356
As a female name, Marilyn peaked in 1947, when 11,881 babies were named Marilyn (the #29 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #12,228 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
300
living · #12,228
BABIES NAMED MARILYN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1922–1997
19976
As a male name, Marilyn peaked in 1937, when 45 babies were named Marilyn (the #939 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)