Marilyn
Blend of Mary (beloved/bitter) and Lynn (lake)
Marilyn is a english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 12, with 158,149 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Blend of Mary (beloved/bitter) and Lynn (lake)
The name Marilyn is an English compound formed from Mary and Lynn. Introduced into the Philippines primarily during the American colonial and postwar eras, it surged in popularity through Hollywood influence and remains one of the most common female given names among older to middle-aged generations.
Marilyn originated as an English blend of the names Mary and the suffix or name Lynn. It became globally popular in the 20th century through American media, particularly via actress Marilyn Monroe, and was heavily adopted in the Philippines.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely prevalent among Filipino women born from the 1950s through the 1980s. Often shortened to nicknames like Lyn, Lyn-Lyn, Leng, or Mar.
Related forms
- Marylin English
- Maralyn English
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Marilyn with common surname pairs
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How do I use Marilyn with two Filipino surnames?
Marilyn is the given name. The full name is Marilyn + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Marilyn a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Marilyn is number 12, with 158,149 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.