The nameMarilou
Marilou is a blend of Marie and Louise, popular in Quebec.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Marilou joins Marie, from Miryam, and Lou, from Louise, "famous in battle".
Origin
French.
History
In the United States Marilou reached 778th place in 1933.
Popularity of the name Marilou
Marilou in the United States
Marilou was most popular in the United States in the 1940s, with 729 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Marilou. Its rise began around 1915, and it peaked in 1948. Half of all babies named Marilou in the United States were born before 1948, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Marilou in France
Marilou was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 2,450 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Marilou. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Marilou in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 91 births a year on average, against 182 in the five years before.
Marilou in Belgium
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marilou mean?
Marilou joins Marie, from Miryam, and Lou, from Louise, "famous in battle".
What is the origin of the name Marilou?
French.
Is Marilou a girl's or a boy's name?
Marilou is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Marilou?
In 2024, Marilou was the 11458th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 8 births.
What are the variants of the name Marilou?
Variants and related names of Marilou include Louise.