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Origin & history of Marilou1
Dutch / English / French / Hebrew roots
The name Marilou is a combination of the names Mary and Louise. Marilou is a French name, and it is pronounced as mah-ree-loo. The name Marilou means bitter or sea of bitterness, which is derived from the Hebrew name Maryam. Marilou is a popular name in France, particularly in the 19th century. Marilou is also a common name in Quebec, Canada, where it is often given to girls born into French-speaking families. Marilou has been associated with several famous people, including actresses Marilou Burns and Marilou Costello, as well as singer Marilou Berry. Marilou has a playful and youthful sound to it, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a fun and modern name for their daughter. Marilou is a versatile name that can be shortened to many different nicknames, such as Lou, Lulu, or Mimi. Marilou has a strong and confident feel to it, making it a great choice for parents who want their daughter to have a name that exudes confidence and strength. Marilou is a unique name that is not commonly heard in many parts of the world, making it a great choice for parents looking for a name that stands out from the crowd.
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Root name
The root form of Marilou is
Marilou — meaning Rebellious, Renowned Warrior.
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Modern usage
Marilou remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Marilou?
1948
peak year
Marilou has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #15033), with about 6 babies named Marilou each year. In 1948, 90 babies received the name (ranked #918). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 3,231.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
90
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #918)
(ranked #918)
6
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
60
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
3,231
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Marilou8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
💼Achiever
👑Authoritative
💰Business-minded
🏆Resilient
M4
A1
R9
I9
L3
O6
U3
Sum: 35 → Life path 8
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Personality of Marilou💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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