Drop of the sea; lake; star of the sea
Marlyn is a variant of Marilyn, which combines Mary and the Welsh element 'lyn'. It is often associated with the Latin 'stella maris' meaning star of the sea, or the Welsh word for lake. While it peaked in popularity in the mid-20th century, it remains a rare alternative to more common spellings today.
About 22 girls were named Marlyn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress known for her role in 'The Trouble with Girls'
One of the six original programmers of the ENIAC computer
