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Summary

Marlyn is an English name derived from the combination of Maria and the Germanic suffix '-lyn'. It has evolved from Mary and Marlene, and means 'of the sea'. While it does not have biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the mid-20th century and is seen as a modern and elegant choice today. Notable people with this name include Marlyn Mason and Marlyn D. H. Cummings.

The name Marlyn is most popular in Iowa, 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 Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Marlyn has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, 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 male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marlyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1421st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 780th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1676th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3869th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7588th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10093rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18083rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1686th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 607th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1253rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2434th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2311th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2629th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4424th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marlyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.