Marilyn or Marlin

Marilyn passed Marlin in 1918.

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Popularity over time

Babies given each name per 1,000 babies of the sex it's most often recorded as, 1880–2025.

Babies per 1,000 (each name's main sex), 1880–2025Popularity of Marilyn or Marlin from 1880 to 2025. Marilyn passed Marlin in 1918.05101518801900192019401960198020002020MarilynMarlin Babies per 1,000 (each name's main sex), 1880–2025Popularity of Marilyn or Marlin from 1880 to 2025. Marilyn passed Marlin in 1918.0510151880192019602000MarilynMarlin
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Rank in 2025#760 (girls)#1,778 (boys)
TrendSteadySteady
Peak year19361935
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