The nameMarilyne

Marilyne is a French girl's name built on Marie, on the model of the English Marilyn.

Meaning

Marilyne is often read as Marie plus Line.

Origin

French, after the English Marilyn.

History

The name spread in France in the 1960s and 1970s. Girls named Marilyne celebrate their name day on a feast of Mary.

Popularity of the name Marilyne

Marilyne in France

4552ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1977peak year (470 births)
11,490babies named Marilyne in France since 1900
0235470 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Marilyne was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 3,750 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Marilyne. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 1977. Half of all babies named Marilyne in France were born before 1974, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Marilyne in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marilyne mean?

Marilyne is often read as Marie plus Line.

What is the origin of the name Marilyne?

French, after the English Marilyn.

Is Marilyne a girl's or a boy's name?

Marilyne is a girl's name.