Marilyn Coles

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marilyn Coles — English
374K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marilyn Coles 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 Coles: Coles is a patronymic surname of English origins deriving from either a pet form of the name Nicholas or from the Old English word meaning '"coal black". Arthur William Coles (1892–1982), Australian businessman Vernell Eufaye "Bimbo" Coles (b. 1968), American basketball player Bryony Jean Coles (b. 1946), British prehistoric archaeologist Cameron Coles (b. 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: Coles

English

Coles is a patronymic surname of English origins deriving from either a pet form of the name Nicholas or from the Old English word meaning '"coal black". Arthur William Coles (1892–1982), Australian businessman Vernell Eufaye "Bimbo" Coles (b. 1968), American basketball player Bryony Jean Coles (b. 1946), British prehistoric archaeologist Cameron Coles (b.

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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 Coles

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 Coles:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

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

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 Coles?
The surname Coles originates from English. Coles is a patronymic surname of English origins deriving from either a pet form of the name Nicholas or from the Old English word meaning '"coal black". Arthur William Coles (1892–1982), Australian businessman Vernell Eufaye "Bimbo" Coles (b. 1968), American basketball player Bryony Jean Coles (b. 1946), British prehistoric archaeologist Cameron Coles (b.
How common is the surname Coles?
The surname Coles is shared by approximately 14K people worldwide.
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