Total births
40
Girls' name · since 1950
Marlyse
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 40 babies named Marlyse, peaking in 1955. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 40
- total births
- 1950–2004
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Marlyse is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 40 have been recorded since 1950.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marlyse has been recorded 40 times among girls since 1950, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 2004.
- 40 total births
- 1950–2004 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
40 girls have been named Marlyse since 1950, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2004.
- 40
- total births
- 1950–2004
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Marlyse was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
7 babies were named Marlyse in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
Marlyse's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Marlyse splits its recorded history at 1958: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1950 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1955 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Marlyse at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1955
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Marlyse popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–2004
- Peak year (1955)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Marlyse by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Marlyse's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Marlyse births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
23 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 23 births (57% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marlyse? ▼
Since 1950, Social Security records show 40 babies named Marlyse. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1955, with 7 births.
When was Marlyse most popular? ▼
Marlyse was most popular in the 1950s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
How long has the name Marlyse been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marlyse since 1950 -- 55 years through the most recent 2004 data.
What names are similar to Marlyse? ▼
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 Marlyse's data
- Marlyse's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (23 total births) through the 2000s (12) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Marlyse
Nearby Names Like Marlyse
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marlyse
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 Marlyse side by side: Marlyse vs Mary Marlyse vs Margaret Marlyse vs Maria
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1950–2004 (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. "Marlyse: Baby Name Since 1950 - 40 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marlyse. 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 Marlyse 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 July 2026.