Marilyn Benton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marilyn Benton — English
374K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marilyn Benton 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 Benton: Al Benton (1911–1968), American baseball player Andrew K. Benton (born c. 1952), American lawyer and academic administrator Arthur L. Benton (1909–2006), American neuropsychologist Barbi Benton (born 1950), American model and actress Bernard Benton (born 1957), American boxer Billy Benton (1895–1967), English footballer Brook Benton (1931–1988), American musician Buster Benton (1932–1996), American blues guitarist and singer Charles S. 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: Benton

English

Al Benton (1911–1968), American baseball player Andrew K. Benton (born c. 1952), American lawyer and academic administrator Arthur L. Benton (1909–2006), American neuropsychologist Barbi Benton (born 1950), American model and actress Bernard Benton (born 1957), American boxer Billy Benton (1895–1967), English footballer Brook Benton (1931–1988), American musician Buster Benton (1932–1996), American blues guitarist and singer Charles S.

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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 Benton

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 Benton:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Benton?
The surname Benton originates from English. Al Benton (1911–1968), American baseball player Andrew K. Benton (born c. 1952), American lawyer and academic administrator Arthur L. Benton (1909–2006), American neuropsychologist Barbi Benton (born 1950), American model and actress Bernard Benton (born 1957), American boxer Billy Benton (1895–1967), English footballer Brook Benton (1931–1988), American musician Buster Benton (1932–1996), American blues guitarist and singer Charles S.
How common is the surname Benton?
The surname Benton is shared by approximately 38K people worldwide.
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