Marilou Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marilou is a French name derived from a combination of 'Marie' and 'Louise'. It means 'beloved warrior' and has evolved through various forms. The name is linked to positive traits and lacks direct biblical references. It became popular in the mid-20th century and is viewed positively in modern times.
The name Marilou is most popular in Ohio, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marilou has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marilou' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2067th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 918th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1285th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3967th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7390th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15297th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13987th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marilou' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marilou"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛrɪluː/
Origin
French
Etymology
Marilou is a combination of the names 'Marie' and 'Louise'. 'Marie' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Miriam', which means 'beloved' or 'rebellious'. 'Louise' comes from the Old German name 'Hluodowig', meaning 'famous warrior'.
Meaning
beloved warrior
Language Evolution
Marie, Maria, Marilouise, Marilou
Historical Usage
Marilou gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in French-speaking regions, as a charming and modern name.
Variants & Derivatives
Marie, Louise, Lulu
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Marilou is perceived as a sweet and feminine name, often associated with warmth and affection.
Famous People
Marilou Danley, Marilou T. D. L. Peters
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marilou"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Marilou"
"Marilou" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2067th of 9107 | 307 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 918th of 9204 | 1,155 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1285th of 12526 | 1,226 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3967th of 19264 | 248 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7390th of 27321 | 157 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 15297th of 35406 | 74 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13987th of 30306 | 64 |
Regional Popularity of "Marilou" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Marilou" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
61.51% 871st/1416 |
89.20% 1230th/1379 |
- |
83.27% 951st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
39.07% 604th/1546 |
46.47% 723rd/1556 |
86.40% 2033rd/2353 |
47.58% 736th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
43.92% 978th/2227 |
39.38% 957th/2430 |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
43.57% 1209th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
95.37% 3355th/3518 |
75.49% 3053rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
91.86% 4771st/5194 |
56.17% 3548th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marilou"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marilou" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.