Total births
1,381
Girls' name · since 1919
Marolyn
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 1,381 babies named Marolyn, peaking in 1946. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,381
- total births
- 1919–1969
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Marolyn sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,381 recorded since 1919.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marolyn has been recorded 1,381 times among girls since 1919, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 1969.
- 1,381 total births
- 1919–1969 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,381 girls have been named Marolyn since 1919, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1969.
- 1,381
- total births
- 1919–1969
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Marolyn was born in this single decade.
1946
Single peak year
62 babies were named Marolyn in 1946 - its busiest year on record.
Marolyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marolyn's SSA record in two at 1944 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1919, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1946 peak of 62, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marolyn at a glance
Last recorded 1969Peak year
1946
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Marolyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1969
- Peak year (1946)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Marolyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Marolyn's strongest decade.
486 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Marolyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 119
1920s
119 births
- 1930s
1930s
380 births
- 1940s
1940s
486 births
- 1950s
1950s
282 births
- 1960s 109
1960s
109 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 486 births (35% of all-time use).
How Marolyn 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 Marolyn's total volume
Marolyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marolyn by state
Where Marolyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 40 | 2.9% |
| #2 | California | | 39 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 23 | 1.7% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 12 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Arkansas | | 10 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Marolyn's total US births 2.9%
Even split
40 of 1,381 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Marolyn appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marolyn? ▼
Marolyn has been given to 1,381 babies in the U.S. since 1919, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1969. 62 babies were born in 1946, its single highest year.
When was Marolyn most popular? ▼
Marolyn was most popular in the 1940s decade with 486 total births. The single peak year was 1946.
Where is Marolyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marolyn are Texas (40 births), California (39 births), Missouri (23 births).
How long has the name Marolyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marolyn since 1919 -- 51 years through the most recent 1969 data.
What names are similar to Marolyn? ▼
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 Marolyn's data
- Marolyn's decade-level peak was the 1940s (486 total births); usage has since declined to 109 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Marolyns (40 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Marolyn
Nearby Names Like Marolyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marolyn
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 Marolyn side by side: Marolyn vs Mary Marolyn vs Margaret Marolyn 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, 1919–1969 (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. "Marolyn: Baby Name Since 1919 - 1,381 Births, Peak 1946." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marolyn. 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 Marolyn 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.