Marilyn

Girl's name

Marilyn is a combination of the names Mary and Lynn. It has English origins and means "beloved" or "wished-for child."

Meaning Sea of bitterness, beloved
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 432 Falling
Peak year 1947

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Names Starting With M

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Marilyn Monroe - Actress, model, iconic Hollywood star.
  • Marilyn Manson - Singer, songwriter, controversial rock musician.
  • Marilyn vos Savant - Writer, columnist, known for high IQ.
  • Marilyn Horne - Opera singer, mezzo-soprano, Grammy winner.
  • Marilyn Minter - Contemporary artist, known for provocative photography.
  • Marilyn French - Author, feminist, "The Women's Room" writer.
  • Marilyn McCoo - Singer, actress, member of The 5th Dimension.
  • Marilyn Quayle - Lawyer, author, former Second Lady of the US.
  • Marilyn Bell - Swimmer, first to cross Lake Ontario.

Sisters for Marilyn

Girl names closely related to Marilyn

Roselyn Jocelyn Camilla Rosa Jacqueline Delilah Ariel Teresa

Brothers for Marilyn

Boy names closely related to Marilyn

Jesse Eric Issac Elias Edwin Ezra Oscar Xavier

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Marilyn

Maira Maleah Malia Maliah Maliyah Mamie Mara Marbella

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