Girl · #11,509 in 2026

Marilyne

Name: Popularity of the name Marilyne in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Marilyne, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,509

Peak Rank

#1,801 (1936)

Total Babies

329

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1922

First Year

1991

Last Year

1936

Peak Year

#1801

Peak Rank

329

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Marilyne

Marilyne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1922, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1936, when 18 Marilynes were born — ranking #1,801 that year. As of 2026, Marilyne ranks #11,509 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 329 Marilynes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Marilyne

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marilyne is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marilyne

What does the name Marilyne mean?

Marilyne is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Marilyne in 2026?

In 2026, Marilyne ranks #11,509 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Marilyne most popular?

Marilyne reached its peak popularity in 1936, ranking #1,801 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Marilyne most popular?

Marilyne has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Marilyne.

Is Marilyne a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Marilyne is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Marilyne?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marilyne include Floyce, Ardene, Sherrel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marilyne

Marilyne is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 329 births in the dataset. Marilyne's peak popularity came in 1936 when it ranked #1,801. Use the chart and map above to compare Marilyne's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.