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Marylynn

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Pronounced MAIR-ee-lin /ˈmɛr.i.lɪn/High

Meaning: A compound name — Mary (variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter') joined with Lynn ('a lake/pool', from the Welsh llyn); we note the compoundLow

In 30 seconds: Star of the sea, plus a lake: Marylynn joins Mary and Lynn. Lyrical, vintage, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew, Welsh
MeaningA compound name — Mary (variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter') joined with Lynn ('a lake/pool', from the Welsh llyn); we note the compound
U.S. rank (2025)#7024 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,176

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196019202025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marylynn is a compound name — Mary (variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter') joined with Lynn ('a lake/pool', from the Welsh llyn; we note the compound). A lyrical, vintage name (said 'MAIR-ee-lin').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage run-together double name. Rare, star-of-the-sea-and-a-lake at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Marylynn joins Mary ('star of the sea; beloved') and Lynn ('a lake') — a lyrical, vintage compound (said 'MAIR-ee-lin').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Mary, Lynn — compound name

Variations

MarylinMarilynMarylyn

Nicknames

Mary

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marylynn mean?

Marylynn joins Mary ('star of the sea; beloved') and Lynn ('a lake').

How do you pronounce Marylynn?

It's said MAIR-ee-lin /ˈmɛr.i.lɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marylynn a boy or girl name?

Marylynn is a girl's name.

How popular is Marylynn?

Marylynn is a very rare name in the U.S. today.

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