Marilyn Millen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marilyn Millen — English
374K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marilyn Millen 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 Millen: Ari Millen (born 1982), Canadian actor Corey Millen (born 1964), American ice hockey player Edward Millen (1860–1923), Australian politician Floyd Millen (1919–1998), American politician from Iowa Greg Millen (1957–2025), Canadian ice hockey player and hockey commentator-analyst Karen Millen, fashion designer Matt Millen (born 1958), American football player and executive Rhys Millen (born 1972), New Zealand rally and drifting driver Rod Millen (born 1951), New Zealand rally driver and vehicle designer Steve Millen (born 1953), New Zealand IMSA racing driver 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: Millen

English

Ari Millen (born 1982), Canadian actor Corey Millen (born 1964), American ice hockey player Edward Millen (1860–1923), Australian politician Floyd Millen (1919–1998), American politician from Iowa Greg Millen (1957–2025), Canadian ice hockey player and hockey commentator-analyst Karen Millen, fashion designer Matt Millen (born 1958), American football player and executive Rhys Millen (born 1972), New Zealand rally and drifting driver Rod Millen (born 1951), New Zealand rally driver and vehicle designer Steve Millen (born 1953), New Zealand IMSA racing driver

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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 Millen

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 Millen:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

6
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

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

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 Millen?
The surname Millen originates from English. Ari Millen (born 1982), Canadian actor Corey Millen (born 1964), American ice hockey player Edward Millen (1860–1923), Australian politician Floyd Millen (1919–1998), American politician from Iowa Greg Millen (1957–2025), Canadian ice hockey player and hockey commentator-analyst Karen Millen, fashion designer Matt Millen (born 1958), American football player and executive Rhys Millen (born 1972), New Zealand rally and drifting driver Rod Millen (born 1951), New Zealand rally driver and vehicle designer Steve Millen (born 1953), New Zealand IMSA racing driver
How common is the surname Millen?
The surname Millen is shared by approximately 5K people worldwide.
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