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Meaning & Origins
Elaboration of Mary, with the addition of the productive suffix -lyn (see Lynn). It is recorded in the 18th century, possibly as a blend of Mary and Ellen, but first came into regular use in the 20th century, peaking in the 1940s and 50s. Since then its use has been surprisingly moderate, considering the enduring popularity of the film star Marilyn Monroe (1926–62), baptized Norma Jeane Baker.
| 147th in the U.S. for 2011 |
English: patronymic from Thomas. Thompson is widely distributed throughout Britain, but is most common in northern England and northern Ireland.
| 18th in the U.S. for 2011 |
Nicknames & variations
Marilynn, Marilynne, Marillyn, Marilena, Marilyne, Marilene, Marilin, Mariellen, Marielena, Mariaelena
Thomas, Thomson, Thomason, Thomsen, Thompkins, Thom, Thomasson, Thoma, Thoms, Thome
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