Marlean
girl nameMarlean entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #2424 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
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rank today
#2424
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4967 |
| 1930s | #3750 |
| 1940s | #4243 |
| 1950s | #5195 |
| 1960s | #6293 |
| 1970s | #7823 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Marlean are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Marlean alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marlean in 2025?
- Marlean is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marlean most popular?
- Marlean peaked in 1940, reaching #2424 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marlean with classmates?
- Marlean will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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