Marilyn
Peaked at #13 nationally in 1936, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1899, Marilyn has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Marilyn — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#13
in 1936
Current rank
#666
in 2024
Years tracked
125
1899–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1899, Marilyn reached its peak popularity for girls in 1936, ranking #13 nationally with 11,064 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #404 (2014) to #666 (2024) — a 39% drop.
As of 2024, Marilyn ranks #666 nationally for girls, with 432 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #666 | 432 |
| 2023 | #742 | 378 |
| 2022 | #698 | 422 |
| 2021 | #707 | 407 |
| 2020 | #634 | 457 |
| 2019 | #634 | 467 |
| 2018 | #607 | 498 |
| 2017 | #531 | 585 |
Marilyn — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#939
in 1937
Last ranked
#8866
in 1997
Years tracked
62
1922–1997
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1922, Marilyn reached its peak popularity for boys in 1937, ranking #939 nationally with 45 babies given the name that year.
Marilyn hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1997, when it stood at #8866.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #8,866 | 6 |
| 1995 | #9,769 | 5 |
| 1993 | #9,629 | 5 |
| 1989 | #6,004 | 8 |
| 1988 | #8,070 | 5 |
| 1986 | #7,423 | 5 |
| 1985 | #6,240 | 6 |
| 1984 | #4,823 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Marilyn most popular?
Marilyn was most popular in 1936, when it ranked #13 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Marilyn becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Marilyn?
At least 374,490 babies have been recorded with the name Marilyn in the US since 1899, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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