Meaning, origin, history
Marlys is of French origin, derived from the name Marie Louise. It was introduced to the English-speaking world through the novel 'Peyton Place' by Grace Metalious, where Marlys Haines is a character. The name Marlys gained some popularity in the mid-20th century but has since become less common.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Marlys since 1880
Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
1938
5 births
in 1938
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
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vs previous 5 years