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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Marlys — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Marlynn|Marnee
CelticGirl→ Stable

Marlys

MAR-lis · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16844 in 2022

Peak: #16658 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16844 in 2022

Peak: #16658 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #16844 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Marlys scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
VintageClassicGirl2-syllableMid-CenturyAmerican-coinedBlend namePeaked 1940s-1960sRetro
STRONG
High confidence

Marlys is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Marlys at a Glance
Meaning:Blend of Mary and Louise, combining the beloved and the famous warrior. Popular mid-20th century American coinage.
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Celtic
Peak rank:#16658 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
MarlisMaris◈Marlee◈Marley◈Marlene
Similar Style
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Works well with
SusanPatriciaJanetBarbaraMargaretDianeAudreyNancy
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Marlys · Overview
Summary

Marlys is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Vintage · Classic character
Marlys carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
marlys.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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