Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Marylu

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

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#1,973 (1953)

Total Babies

932

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

2024

Last Year

1953

Peak Year

#1973

Peak Rank

932

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Marylu

Marylu first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1921, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1953, when 27 Marylus were born — ranking #1,973 that year. As of 2026, Marylu ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 932 Marylus 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 Marylu

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marylu 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 Marylu

What does the name Marylu mean?

Marylu is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Marylu in 2026?

In 2026, Marylu ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Marylu most popular?

Marylu reached its peak popularity in 1953, ranking #1,973 that year with 27 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Marylu a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Marylu?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marylu include Riva, Wynn, Miraya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marylu

Marylu is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 932 births in the dataset. Marylu's peak popularity came in 1953 when it ranked #1,973. Use the chart and map above to compare Marylu'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.