Feminine dossier · first seen 1930
Marelyn
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2008
Peak births
45
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Marelyn
How many people are named Marelyn?
An estimated 794 living Americans are named Marelyn.
How rare is Marelyn?
Marelyn is very rare among babies today, with 19 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 57.8% from its 2008 peak.
How old is the typical Marelyn?
The median age of a living American named Marelyn is approximately 17 years, with most bearers falling between 11 and 24 years old.
Is Marelyn still popular?
Yes. Marelyn is holding steady, with 19 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Marelyn most common?
Marelyn has its strongest geographic signal in California, where it appears 1.8× more often than the national baseline.
1930Peak 20082025
Peak year
2008
Decline from peak
57.8%
2025
19
All-time
835