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Marilynn

Marilynn is a modern English name that combines elements of 'Mary,' meaning 'beloved,' and 'Lynn,' meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall.' This name evokes a sense of beauty and grace, often associated with a warm-hearted and charismatic personality.

Key Stats

Total births13,282
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1947
Peak generationBoomer
First recorded1915
Most recent2025
Syllables3
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 31%TX — 20%MI — 17%IL — 16%OH — 16%

Notable People

Marilynn Monroe (Actress and Model, *Some Like It Hot*) · Marilynn Smith (Professional Golfer, one of the founding members of the LPGA) · Marilynn A. Johnson (Author and Professor, known for works on women's studies) · Marilynn L. D. Tschanz (Sociologist, known for research in family sociology) · Marilynn A. Lancione (Artist and Sculptor, known for her contemporary works)

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