Marlene
girl name#1261 in 2025Marlene entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #39 in 1935, ranks #1261 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1904–2025
#1261
rank today
#39
peak (1935)
177
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1789 |
| 1910s | #1361 |
| 1920s | #873 |
| 1930s | #90 |
| 1940s | #101 |
| 1950s | #149 |
| 1960s | #243 |
| 1970s | #389 |
| 1980s | #456 |
| 1990s | #455 |
| 2000s | #554 |
| 2010s | #1140 |
| 2020s | #1413 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Marlene has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 86,500 people named Marlene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marlene alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marlene in 2025?
- Marlene ranks #1261 among US girl names in 2025, with 177 babies given the name.
- When was the name Marlene most popular?
- Marlene peaked in 1935, reaching #39 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marlene with classmates?
- Marlene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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