Marilyn

Ma·ri·lynHuman

At a glance

Marilyn ranks #2540 for dogs. It is almost always a girl's name (100% female). It is most popular with Shih Tzus.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Marilyn?

#2,540dog name of 19,856
1 in 10,139female dogs
39dogs in the records
#2,359cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 97%Boys 0%Not recorded 3%

100% girls · 0% boys among 38 dogs with a recorded sex

Marilyn over the years

Falling
01.22.32013: 1.8, 2014: 0.2, 2015: 0.5, 2016: 0.2, 2017: 0.3, 2018: 1.4, 2019: 2.0, 2020: 0.0, 2021: 0.4, 2022: 1.6, 2023: 0.0, 2024: 0.02013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Marilyn per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Marilyn

Questions

Is Marilyn a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a girl's name (100% female).

How popular is Marilyn for dogs?

Marilyn is the #2,540 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 39 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Marilyn?

Marilyn is said in 3 syllables: Ma·ri·lyn. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Marilyn?

Maryellen, Marylyn and Marley sound similar.

What breeds are often named Marilyn?

Shih Tzus, Pit Bulls and Chihuahuas are the breeds most often called Marilyn.

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