Marlyn
Girl name · 23 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Marlyn: 23 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 8 births in 1974.
Marlyn is a modern variation of Marilyn, which itself blends Mary and the suffix -lyn, making it a name meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child,' rooted in the Hebrew Maryam. The most famous bearer is Marilyn Monroe, the iconic American actress and singer, though her spelling is classically Marilyn; this alternative spelling is less common but shares that glamorous association. No major places are named after a Marlyn specifically, but the etymological root of Mary connects to the Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias) through the ancient name Miriam. As a variant, Marlyn also appears as a masculine name in some Scottish contexts, where it can be a form of Merlin, linking it to Arthurian legend—though in modern records, it is overwhelmingly given to girls.
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19748 babies
- Latest (1983)
- #5123 babies
- Total births
- 23since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y