Total births
780
Girls' name · since 1944
Marilin
Since 1944, U.S. Social Security records show 780 babies named Marilin, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 780
- total births
- 1944–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
780 girls have been named Marilin since 1944, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Marilin has 780 recorded births among girls since 1944, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1944 to 2022.
- 780 total births
- 1944–2022 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
780 girls have been named Marilin since 1944, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2022.
- 780
- total births
- 1944–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Marilin was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
32 babies were named Marilin in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
Marilin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marilin's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1948, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marilin at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2003
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1944
Marilin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–2022
- Peak year (2003)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Marilin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Marilin's strongest decade.
261 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Marilin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 11
1940s
11 births
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s 56
1960s
56 births
- 1970s 79
1970s
79 births
- 1980s 83
1980s
83 births
- 1990s
1990s
196 births
- 2000s
2000s
261 births
- 2010s 74
2010s
74 births
- 2020s 9
2020s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 261 births (33% of all-time use).
How Marilin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Marilin's total volume
Marilin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marilin by state
Where Marilin concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 136 | 17.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 29 | 3.7% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 16 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Texas | | 11 | 1.4% |
California share of Marilin's total US births 17.4%
Even split
136 of 780 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marilin? ▼
Since 1944, Social Security records show 780 babies named Marilin. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 2003, with 32 births.
When was Marilin most popular? ▼
Marilin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 261 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Marilin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marilin are California (136 births), New York (29 births), New Jersey (16 births).
How long has the name Marilin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marilin since 1944 -- 79 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Marilin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Marilin's data
- Marilin's decade-level peak was the 2000s (261 total births); usage has since declined to 9 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Marilins (136 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Marilin
Nearby Names Like Marilin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marilin
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Marilin side by side: Marilin vs Mary Marilin vs Margaret Marilin vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1944–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marilin: Baby Name Since 1944 - 780 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marilin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Marilin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.