NAME PROFILE
Marilyn
Marilyn is a name of English origin, meaning 'star of the sea.' It carries an air of elegance and charm, often associated with grace and beauty. The name evokes a sense of nostalgia and classic Hollywood glamour.
Key Stats
| Total births | 374,857 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%IL — 20%CA — 20%PA — 19%MI — 19%
Notable People
Marilyn Monroe (Actress, *Some Like It Hot*) · Marilyn Manson (Musician, *Antichrist Superstar*) · Marilynne Robinson (Author, *Gilead*) · Marilyn vos Savant (Author, *Ask Marilyn*) · Marilyn Horne (Opera Singer, *Metropolitan Opera*)
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