Drop of the sea; beloved; lake
A blend of the classic Mary and the suffix -lyn. It combines the traditional Hebrew roots of Mary, often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved', with the Welsh-inspired 'lyn' meaning lake.
Less common today
Marylyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,320 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress known for 1950s television
Prominent American geneticist and professor
