Marlyn Name Popularity and Statistics
Marlyn is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Marlyn?
Marlyn is spelled M-A-R-L-Y-N. The name has 6 letters.
Marlyn Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,554
Recorded Births22
- Girls usage rose 613 places to #5,554 and recorded 3 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Marlyn Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 22 | #5,554 |
| 2024 | Girls | 19 | #6,167 |
| 2023 | Girls | 21 | #5,752 |
| 2022 | Girls | 21 | #5,793 |
| 2021 | Girls | 24 | #5,237 |
| 2020 | Girls | 30 | #4,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Girls | 19 | #6,176 |
| 2018 | Girls | 22 | #5,619 |
| 2017 | Girls | 24 | #5,338 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2016 | Girls | 38 | #3,923 |
| 2015 | Girls | 42 | #3,650 |
| 2015 | Boys | 5 | #12,086 |
| 2014 | Girls | 59 | #2,888 |
| 2013 | Girls | 64 | #2,706 |
| 2012 | Girls | 82 | #2,286 |
| 2012 | Boys | 12 | #6,626 |
| 2011 | Girls | 51 | #3,222 |
| 2010 | Girls | 61 | #2,841 |
| 2009 | Girls | 73 | #2,548 |
| 2009 | Boys | 9 | #8,310 |
| 2008 | Girls | 54 | #3,120 |
| 2007 | Girls | 77 | #2,433 |
When Was Marlyn Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1936 · Girls
193 recorded births
National rank #462
1935 · Girls
184 recorded births
National rank #469
1937 · Girls
183 recorded births
National rank #483
1938 · Girls
158 recorded births
National rank #541
Where Marlyn Ranked Highest in 2023
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #3,161 | 5 |
| TX | #3,299 | 5 |