Marilyn Battle

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marilyn Battle — English
374K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marilyn Battle is a name that combines English origins. The first name Marilyn is a feminine given name of English origin. Marilyn is a feminine given name. Origin and meaning Marilyn is a blend of the English given names Mary and Lynn. First record of the name Marilyn: Marilyn Spencer Foster born 1510 in England. It began to be used increasingly in the 1920s, and it reached its peak of popularity in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Variants of the name includes: Maralyn, Marelyn, Marilynn, Marlyn, Marylyn, Marrilyn, Marillyn, Merilyn, Merrelyn and Merrilyn. The surname Battle: Albrey Battle (born 1976), American football player Allen Battle (born 1968), American baseball player Arnaz Battle (born 1980), American football player Ashley Battle (born 1982), American basketball player Bill Battle (1941–2024), American college athletics administrator and football coach Cliff Battles (1910–1981), American football player Cormac Battle (born 1972), Irish musician and radio presenter Edgar Battle (1907–1977), American jazz performer, composer and arranger Greg Battle (born 1964), Canadian football player Helen Battle (1903–1994), Canadian marine biologist Hinton Battle (195. Marilyn is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 374K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Marilyn reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Marilyn

English

Marilyn is a feminine given name. Origin and meaning Marilyn is a blend of the English given names Mary and Lynn. First record of the name Marilyn: Marilyn Spencer Foster born 1510 in England. It began to be used increasingly in the 1920s, and it reached its peak of popularity in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Variants of the name includes: Maralyn, Marelyn, Marilynn, Marlyn, Marylyn, Marrilyn, Marillyn, Merilyn, Merrelyn and Merrilyn.

Surname: Battle

Irish

Albrey Battle (born 1976), American football player Allen Battle (born 1968), American baseball player Arnaz Battle (born 1980), American football player Ashley Battle (born 1982), American basketball player Bill Battle (1941–2024), American college athletics administrator and football coach Cliff Battles (1910–1981), American football player Cormac Battle (born 1972), Irish musician and radio presenter Edgar Battle (1907–1977), American jazz performer, composer and arranger Greg Battle (born 1964), Canadian football player Helen Battle (1903–1994), Canadian marine biologist Hinton Battle (195.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Marilyn is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Marilyn by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Marilyn Battle

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Marilyn Battle:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Marilyn?
The first name Marilyn originates from English. Marilyn is a feminine given name. Origin and meaning Marilyn is a blend of the English given names Mary and Lynn. First record of the name Marilyn: Marilyn Spencer Foster born 1510 in England. It began to be used increasingly in the 1920s, and it reached its peak of popularity in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Variants of the name includes: Maralyn, Marelyn, Marilynn, Marlyn, Marylyn, Marrilyn, Marillyn, Merilyn, Merrelyn and Merrilyn.
When was Marilyn most popular?
The name Marilyn reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Battle?
The surname Battle originates from Irish. Albrey Battle (born 1976), American football player Allen Battle (born 1968), American baseball player Arnaz Battle (born 1980), American football player Ashley Battle (born 1982), American basketball player Bill Battle (1941–2024), American college athletics administrator and football coach Cliff Battles (1910–1981), American football player Cormac Battle (born 1972), Irish musician and radio presenter Edgar Battle (1907–1977), American jazz performer, composer and arranger Greg Battle (born 1964), Canadian football player Helen Battle (1903–1994), Canadian marine biologist Hinton Battle (195.
What are the origins of the name Marilyn Battle?
The name Marilyn Battle combines two different traditions: the first name Marilyn has English roots, while the surname Battle originates from Irish.
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