Marlise
girl nameMarlise entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #3161 in 1962, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1944–2025
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rank today
#3161
peak (1962)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4926 |
| 1950s | #4609 |
| 1960s | #4471 |
| 1970s | #6363 |
| 1980s | #7741 |
| 1990s | #10731 |
| 2000s | #14735 |
| 2010s | #16513 |
| 2020s | #15088 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Marlise are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marlise alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marlise in 2025?
- Marlise is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marlise most popular?
- Marlise peaked in 1962, reaching #3161 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marlise with classmates?
- Marlise will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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