Marilyn
MAIR-ə-lin
Popularity
#666
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Welsh
Total Births
374,490
Peak Year
#11,905 in 1947
First Recorded
1899
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Marilyn is a name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Mary and Lynn. Mary is Hebrew for 'bitter' or 'rebellious', and Lynn is Welsh for 'lake'.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Marilyn Monroe
Iconic American actress and model
Marilyn Manson
American singer and artist
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