Marlyn
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Blend Of Marie Or Mary And Lyn.
- Origin
- English
Marlyn Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 6,784 baby girls have been named Marlyn. The name peaked in 1936 with 193 US births that year (rank #464). In 2024, ranked #6293 nationally — 5,829 places below its 1936 peak.
Top States for Marlyn
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Marlyn births are: California (1,115), Pennsylvania (490), New York (401).
Other English-Origin Names Like Marlyn
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6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Marlyn's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Marlyn
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlayne | Variant Of Madeline Woman From Magdala. | Female | German |
| Marleen | Variant Of Madeline Woman From Magdala. | Female | German |
| Marleene | Variant Of Madeline Woman From Magdala. | Female | English |
| Marlenne | Feminine Of Marlon: Variant Of Marlene Woman From Magdala. | Female | English |
| Marline | Variant Of Madeline Woman From Magdala. | Male | English |
| Marlynn | Feminine Of Marlon: Variant Of Marlene Woman From Magdala. | Female | English |
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Compare Marlyn to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Marlyn against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).