Marlys Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marlys is an English name that combines elements of Mary and Lise, with a meaning related to the sea and bitterness. It evolved from names like Mary and Marlene and gained popularity in the mid-20th century. The name is viewed as distinctive and elegant, though it is less common today. There are notable individuals with this name, contributing to its unique charm.
The name Marlys is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marlys has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marlys' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1034th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 407th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 858th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3958th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10779th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20768th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17754th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marlys' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marlys"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːrlɪs/
Origin
English
Etymology
Marlys is believed to be a combination of the names Mary and Lise, or derived from the name Marlene, which itself is a blend of Maria and Magdalene.
Meaning
of the sea; bitter
Language Evolution
Mary, Marlene, Marlys
Historical Usage
Marlys gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, as a unique and modern feminine name.
Variants & Derivatives
Marly, Marlene, Marilyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Marlys is often seen as a distinctive and elegant name, though it is not very common today.
Famous People
Marlys S. McLeod, an American artist, Marlys H. H. A. W. K. Hofer, a notable figure in literature
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marlys"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Marlys"
"Marlys" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1034th of 9107 | 896 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 407th of 9204 | 5,089 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 858th of 12526 | 2,569 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3958th of 19264 | 249 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10779th of 27321 | 83 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 20768th of 35406 | 36 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 17754th of 30306 | 36 |
Regional Popularity of "Marlys" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Marlys" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
30.86% 437th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
11.90% 184th/1546 |
- | - |
45.57% 705th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
19.76% 440th/2227 |
- |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
35.42% 983rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
68.85% 2022nd/2937 |
- | - |
87.17% 3525th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marlys"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marlys" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.