Bitter, wished-for child
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Marilyn is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Bitter, wished-for child". Listed origin: English.
MAIR-ih-lin
Catalog phonetic spelling
In 2024, Marilyn ranked #666 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #634 |
| 2021 | #707 |
| 2022 | #698 |
| 2023 | #742 |
| 2024 | #666 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
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Marilyn is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Bitter, wished-for child". Listed origin: English.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is MAIR-ih-lin. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
In 2024, Marilyn ranked #666 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Ideas to try include Mari. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Marilyn Rose, Marilyn Grace, Marilyn Marie, Marilyn Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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