Total births
959
Girls' name · since 1922
Marlynn
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 959 babies named Marlynn, peaking in 1955. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13623
- among girls today
- 959
- born since 1922
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Marlynn currently ranks #13623 among girls' names in America, with 959 babies recorded since 1922.
Social Security Administration records show Marlynn recorded 959 times among girls since 1922, holding rank #13623 nationally today, ahead of 23% of girls, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1922 to 2025.
- #13623 among girls today
- 959 born since 1922
- 1950s peak decade
- 23% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Marlynn is currently the #13623 girls' name in America, more common than 23% of girls - 959 born since 1922, peaking in the 1950s.
- #13623
- among girls today
- 959
- born since 1922
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Marlynn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13623
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 23% of names given to girls today.
1950s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named Marlynn was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
25 babies were named Marlynn in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
How Marlynn compares
959 Top 32% higher than 68% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Marlynn's all-time total is 151% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Marlynn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 959 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 48 | 19,840 |
Marlynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Marlynn splits its recorded history at 1971: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1927 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1955 peak of 25 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Marlynn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1955
Current rank
#13,623
Active since
1922
Marlynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–2025
- Peak year (1955)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Marlynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Marlynn's strongest decade.
153 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
Marlynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 37
1920s
37 births
- 1930s
1930s
114 births
- 1940s
1940s
137 births
- 1950s
1950s
153 births
- 1960s
1960s
111 births
- 1970s
1970s
77 births
- 1980s
1980s
66 births
- 1990s
1990s
80 births
- 2000s 59
2000s
59 births
- 2010s
2010s
90 births
- 2020s 35
2020s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 153 births (16% of all-time use).
How Marlynn 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 Marlynn's total volume
Marlynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marlynn by state
Where Marlynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 16 | 1.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Marlynn's total US births 1.7%
Even split
16 of 959 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marlynn? ▼
959 babies have been named Marlynn since 1922. It currently ranks #13623 among girls. The peak year was 1955 with 25 births.
When was Marlynn most popular? ▼
Marlynn was most popular in the 1950s decade with 153 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
Where is Marlynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marlynn are California (16 births), Texas (10 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Marlynn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marlynn since 1922 -- 104 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Marlynn? ▼
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 Marlynn's data
- Marlynn's decade-level peak was the 1950s (153 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Marlynns (16 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 Marlynn
Nearby Names Like Marlynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marlynn
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 Marlynn side by side: Marlynn vs Mary Marlynn vs Margaret Marlynn vs Maria
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Marlynn
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Miami #13624
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Berry #13621
370 births · Peak 1925
Idalina #13625
28 births · Peak 1926
Denice #13620
10,649 births · Peak 1957
Venessa #13626
5,767 births · Peak 1984
Laurelle #13619
431 births · Peak 2018
Justin #13627
3,804 births · Peak 1987
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, 1922–2025 (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. "Marlynn: #13623 Girls' Name - 959 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marlynn. 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 Marlynn 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.