Drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved
A double-n variant of Marilyn, which combines Mary and the suffix -lyn. Mary is derived from the Hebrew Miryam, while the suffix adds a modern English flair. It was most popular in the mid-20th century.
Less common today
Marilynn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,240 in 2014.
LPGA co-founder and professional golfer
New Zealand artist and printmaker
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
