Girls name · California
Marilyn in California
Marilyn was the 633rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 50 babies named Marilyn that year. Since 1915, California families have named 28,555 babies Marilyn.
Popularity over time
Marilyn in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 | 375th |
| 1932 | 518 | 10th |
| 1947 | 851 | 25th |
| 1963 | 225 | 171st |
| 1978 | 58 | 437th |
| 1994 | 157 | 284th |
| 2009 | 150 | 296th |
| 2025 | 50 | 633rd |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 375th in 1915 to 633rd in 2025.
The most babies named Marilyn in California in a single year was 851, in 1947. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1931.
Across the country, Marilyn reached its best rank of 3rd in Iowa (1934). See Marilyn in every state →
How popular is Marilyn in California?
Marilyn was the 633rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 50 babies named Marilyn that year. Since 1915, California families have named 28,555 babies Marilyn.
How many babies are named Marilyn in California?
In 2025, 50 babies were named Marilyn in California. The most babies named Marilyn in California in a single year was 851, in 1947.
What is the rank of Marilyn in California?
Marilyn ranked 633rd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1931.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.