Marilyn
Meaning of Marilyn
Marilyn is a beautiful and timeless name for baby girls. It has a lovely pronunciation in both American English (MAIR-uh-lin) and British English (MAIR-uh-lin). The name Marilyn also has a variation, Marylyn, which adds another option for parents looking for a similar but slightly different name.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, Marilyn has been consistently popular over the years. In recent years, it has ranked between 606 and 696 in terms of occurrence. However, it's worth noting that Marilyn was more popular in previous decades. In the 1950s, it was among the top 50 most popular names for baby girls.
Despite some fluctuations in popularity, Marilyn remains a classic choice that exudes elegance and grace. Whether inspired by iconic figures like Marilyn Monroe or simply loved for its timeless appeal, Marilyn is sure to be a beautiful choice for any little girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as MAIR-uh-lin (/mɑrɪˈlɪn/)
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Notable People Named Marilyn
| Marilyn Monroe was an iconic American actress and model, known for her portrayal of "blonde bombshell" characters and her status as a sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s. |
| Marilyn Mosby is an American politician and lawyer who gained national attention for her role as the State's Attorney for Baltimore and leading the investigation into the officers involved in the arrest of Freddie Gray. |
| Marilyn vos Savant is an American magazine columnist known for having the highest recorded IQ and for her "Ask Marilyn" column in Parade magazine. |
| Marilyn, also known as Peter Antony Robinson, is an English singer famous for the 1983 hit "Calling Your Name" and his androgynous style. |
| Marilyn Horne is an acclaimed American mezzo-soprano opera singer known for her exceptional vocal abilities and has received prestigious awards including the National Medal of Arts and four Grammy Awards. |
| Marilyn Jean Stafford was a British photographer known for her work as a photojournalist and fashion photographer, capturing everyday moments in Paris and working across the world. |
| Marilyn French was an influential American radical feminist author, best known for her groundbreaking novel "The Women's Room." |
| Marilyn McCoo is a well-known American singer, actress, and television presenter, recognized for her role as the lead female vocalist in the group the 5th Dimension and hosting the 1980s music television show Solid Gold. |
| Marilyn Churley is a former Ontario politician and cabinet minister who represented downtown Toronto ridings and later ran for the federal New Democratic Party. |
| Marilyn Vance is an American costume designer and filmmaker. |
| Marilyn Taylor - Marilyn L. Taylor is an accomplished American poet with multiple published collections, serving as both the city of Milwaukee's Poet Laureate and the Poet Laureate of the state of Wisconsin. |
| Marilyn Lima is a French actress recognized for her performances in A Mermaid in Paris (2020), Bang Gang (2015), Skam France (2018–2020), and J'ai menti (2021). |
| Marilyn Jordan Taylor is an accomplished American architect known for her work in urban architectural projects and for being the first female chairman at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. |
| Marilyn Tucker Quayle is an American lawyer and novelist who served as the second lady of the United States from 1989 to 1993 as the wife of the 44th vice president, Dan Quayle. |
| Marilyn Louise Warren is a former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria and lieutenant-governor of Victoria, Australia. |
