Total births
95
Girls' name · since 1928
Marlyss
95 babies named Marlyss in U.S. Social Security records since 1928, with the highest year being 1934. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 95
- total births
- 1928–1951
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
Marlyss sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 95 recorded since 1928.
Social Security Administration records show Marlyss recorded 95 times among girls since 1928, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1928 to 1951.
- 95 total births
- 1928–1951 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 68% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
95 girls have been named Marlyss since 1928, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1951.
- 95
- total births
- 1928–1951
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Marlyss was born in this single decade.
1934
Single peak year
16 babies were named Marlyss in 1934 - its busiest year on record.
Marlyss's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Marlyss splits its recorded history at 1935: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1929 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1934 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Marlyss at a glance
Last recorded 1951Peak year
1934
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1928
Marlyss popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–1951
- Peak year (1934)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Marlyss by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Marlyss's strongest decade.
65 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Marlyss births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 13
1920s
13 births
- 1930s
1930s
65 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 65 births (68% of all-time use).
Marlyss by state
Where Marlyss concentrates geographically, total births since 1928
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 17 | 17.9% |
Minnesota share of Marlyss's total US births 17.9%
17 of 95 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marlyss? ▼
95 babies have been named Marlyss since 1928. It was last recorded in 1951. The peak year was 1934 with 16 births.
When was Marlyss most popular? ▼
Marlyss was most popular in the 1930s decade with 65 total births. The single peak year was 1934.
Where is Marlyss most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marlyss are Minnesota (17 births).
How long has the name Marlyss been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marlyss since 1928 -- 24 years through the most recent 1951 data.
What names are similar to Marlyss? ▼
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 Marlyss's data
- Marlyss's decade-level peak was the 1930s (65 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Marlysss (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Marlyss
Nearby Names Like Marlyss
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marlyss
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 Marlyss side by side: Marlyss vs Mary Marlyss vs Margaret Marlyss vs Maria
Related Names
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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, 1928–1951 (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. "Marlyss: Baby Name Since 1928 - 95 Births, Peak 1934." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marlyss. 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 Marlyss 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.