Girls name · Illinois
Marilyn in Illinois
Marilyn was the 1086th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 8 babies named Marilyn that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 29,343 babies Marilyn.
Popularity over time
Marilyn in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 9 | 326th |
| 1928 | 710 | 16th |
| 1944 | 701 | 20th |
| 1960 | 249 | 103rd |
| 1977 | 36 | 331st |
| 1993 | 31 | 396th |
| 2009 | 20 | 628th |
| 2025 | 8 | 1086th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 326th in 1912 to 1086th in 2025.
The most babies named Marilyn in Illinois in a single year was 1,092, in 1936. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1932.
Across the country, Marilyn reached its best rank of 3rd in Iowa (1934). See Marilyn in every state →
How popular is Marilyn in Illinois?
Marilyn was the 1086th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 8 babies named Marilyn that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 29,343 babies Marilyn.
How many babies are named Marilyn in Illinois?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Marilyn in Illinois. The most babies named Marilyn in Illinois in a single year was 1,092, in 1936.
What is the rank of Marilyn in Illinois?
Marilyn ranked 1086th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1932.
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.