Total births
268
Girls' name · since 1914
Marilouise
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 268 babies named Marilouise, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 268
- total births
- 1914–1957
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Marilouise sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 268 recorded since 1914.
Marilouise has 268 recorded births among girls since 1914, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1957.
- 268 total births
- 1914–1957 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
268 girls have been named Marilouise since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1957.
- 268
- total births
- 1914–1957
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Marilouise was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
32 babies were named Marilouise in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Marilouise's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marilouise's SSA record in two at 1930 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1928, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marilouise at a glance
Last recorded 1957Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Marilouise popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1957
- Peak year (1924)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Marilouise by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Marilouise's strongest decade.
142 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Marilouise births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 28
1910s
28 births
- 1920s
1920s
142 births
- 1930s 24
1930s
24 births
- 1940s 39
1940s
39 births
- 1950s 35
1950s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 142 births (53% of all-time use).
Marilouise by state
Where Marilouise concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 8 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.9% |
California share of Marilouise's total US births 3.0%
Even split
8 of 268 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marilouise? ▼
Marilouise has been given to 268 babies in the U.S. since 1914, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1957. 32 babies were born in 1924, its single highest year.
When was Marilouise most popular? ▼
Marilouise was most popular in the 1920s decade with 142 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Marilouise most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marilouise are California (8 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Marilouise been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marilouise since 1914 -- 44 years through the most recent 1957 data.
What names are similar to Marilouise? ▼
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 Marilouise's data
- Marilouise's decade-level peak was the 1920s (142 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Marilouises (8 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 Marilouise
Nearby Names Like Marilouise
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marilouise
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 Marilouise side by side: Marilouise vs Mary Marilouise vs Margaret Marilouise vs Maria
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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, 1914–1957 (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. "Marilouise: Baby Name Since 1914 - 268 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marilouise. 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 Marilouise 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.