Bitter or drop of the sea
A creative 20th-century blend of the names Mary and Lynn. It combines the traditional Hebrew roots of Mary, often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved', with the Welsh-derived Lynn, meaning 'lake'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Maralyn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Washington State Senator
American actress and child star of the 1930s
