Marlane
girl nameMarlane entered the US charts in 1932, peaked at #1236 in 1949, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1932–2025
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rank today
#1236
peak (1949)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3400 |
| 1940s | #1862 |
| 1950s | #2429 |
| 1960s | #4330 |
| 1970s | #7179 |
| 1980s | #9979 |
| 1990s | #10479 |
| 2000s | #15432 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Marlane are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marlane alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marlane in 2025?
- Marlane is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marlane most popular?
- Marlane peaked in 1949, reaching #1236 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marlane with classmates?
- Marlane will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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