What does the name Marilyn mean?

The name Marilyn means "Sea of bitterness, beloved".

What is the origin of the name Marilyn?

Marilyn is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 432 babies were named Marilyn in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Marilyn is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 432 ↘

All-Time Total: 373,287

Peak Year: 1947

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

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Births per year in the United States

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