Marlis
girl nameMarlis entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #1288 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#1288
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4814 |
| 1920s | #3829 |
| 1930s | #1822 |
| 1940s | #1815 |
| 1950s | #2636 |
| 1960s | #5145 |
| 1970s | #6679 |
| 1980s | #9688 |
| 2000s | #15352 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Marlis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marlis alive today was born around 1944, making them about 81 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marlis in 2025?
- Marlis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marlis most popular?
- Marlis peaked in 1938, reaching #1288 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marlis with classmates?
- Marlis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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