Marilyn Monroe Name Origin
/MAR-uh-lin MUN-roh/-
American (White) 70% -
Canadian (White) 20%
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British (White) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Marilyn
- Last Name: Monroe
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
Marilyn Monroe was an American actress and model, with the name 'Marilyn' derived from a combination of 'Mary' and 'Lynn'. The surname 'Monroe' is of Scottish origin, associated with the Clan Munro. The name gained popularity in the United States in the mid-20th century.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Marilyn each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).