Gender: Male
Origin: English, American
Meaning: Bitter and beautiful, Combination of Mary and Ellen
Pronunciation: MAIR-uh-lin, /ˈmɛrəlɪn/, M EH R AH L AH N
Popularity Rank: #1,721
Peter Antony Robinson, better known as Marilyn, is an English singer. He is known for his 1983 hit "Calling Your Name" and his androgynous appearance.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 24, 2024
A combination of Mary and Lyn, meaning 'bitter' and 'beautiful'. Popularized by actress Marilyn Monroe.
The name Marilyn is of English, American origin and means Bitter and beautiful, Combination of Mary and Ellen, Bitterness, Wished for Child, Star of the Sea, Modern. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Marilyn is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Peru, and 82 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MAIR-uh-lin
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɛrəlɪn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M EH R AH L AH N
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Marilyn is recorded 38,827 times globally, ranking it as the 1,721th most common name worldwide.
Marilyn is most prevalent in United States of America, with 13,689 occurrences, making it the 417th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Marilyn is found among 1 in every 132 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #417 | 1 : 132 |
| United Kingdom | #557 | 1 : 194 |
| Peru | #590 | 1 : 497 |
| Colombia | #1,022 | 1 : 684 |
| South Africa | #1,155 | 1 : 1,255 |
| France | #1,237 | 1 : 707 |
| Canada | #394 | 1 : 244 |
| Chile | #644 | 1 : 486 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2,658 | 1 : 2,578 |
| Italy | #1,870 | 1 : 1,077 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Marilyn from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Peter Antony Robinson, better known as Marilyn, is an English singer. He is known for his 1983 hit "Calling Your Name" and his androgynous appearance.
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