Marilu
1 country#6838 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Marilu’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,279 births recorded 1919–2025 · currently #6838 · peaked in 1991 with 55 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Illinois, New York, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Marilu’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4165 | — |
| 2007 | #5230 | ↓1065 |
| 2008 | #5279 | ↓49 |
| 2009 | #6091 | ↓812 |
| 2010 | #8701 | ↓2610 |
| 2011 | #5935 | ↑2766 |
| 2012 | #6872 | ↓937 |
| 2013 | #5644 | ↑1228 |
| 2014 | #4892 | ↑752 |
| 2015 | #8008 | ↓3116 |
| 2016 | #5622 | ↑2386 |
| 2017 | #8299 | ↓2677 |
| 2018 | #7100 | ↑1199 |
| 2019 | #9112 | ↓2012 |
| 2020 | #8953 | ↑159 |
| 2021 | #6414 | ↑2539 |
| 2022 | #9056 | ↓2642 |
| 2023 | #6680 | ↑2376 |
| 2024 | #7251 | ↓571 |
| 2025 | #6838 | ↑413 |
Frequently asked questions about Marilu
Is Marilu a popular name?
Yes — Marilu currently ranks #6838 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Marilu more common for boys or girls?
Marilu is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Marilu most popular?
Marilu peaked in 1991 in United States, with 55 recorded births that year.
Is Marilu rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Marilu’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4814 in 1919 to #6838 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Marilu?
At least 2,279 babies have been recorded with the name Marilu across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Marilu?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Marilu include Malin, Malone, Marya, Marylynn.
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