Marilyn

Marilyn has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Marilyn isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Marilyn is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Marilyn was, in the past month, the 3162nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Marilyn is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Marilyn was viewed 27 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Marilyn's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Marilyn is most adored in Hawaii, Kansas and Arkansas.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oregon, North Carolina and Nebraska.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Marilyn.

Most popular breeds named Marilyn:

1. German Shepherd
2. Poodle
3. Cocker Spaniel
4. Labrador Retriever
5. Dalmatian

Marilyn is found in these categories:

old-fashioned

Echoes classic Hollywood glamour, recalling Monroe's iconic legacy.

cute

Evokes sweetness and charm, reminiscent of Hollywood's iconic blonde bombshell.