Marlene
4 countries#1261 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Marlene was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
130,932 births recorded 1904–2025 · currently #1261 · peaked in 1936 with 5,354 births
Most common in: California, Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
239 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 2006 with 15 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
153 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2942 · peaked in 2006 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
86 births recorded 1974–1986 · peaked in 1974 with 14 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
74 births recorded 2010–2022 · currently #5992 · peaked in 2011 with 16 births
Most common in: Haute-Garonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Marlene’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #515 | — |
| 2007 | #528 | ↓13 |
| 2008 | #628 | ↓100 |
| 2009 | #739 | ↓111 |
| 2010 | #901 | ↓162 |
| 2011 | #873 | ↑28 |
| 2012 | #978 | ↓105 |
| 2013 | #1073 | ↓95 |
| 2014 | #1164 | ↓91 |
| 2015 | #1167 | ↓3 |
| 2016 | #1229 | ↓62 |
| 2017 | #1233 | ↓4 |
| 2018 | #1378 | ↓145 |
| 2019 | #1406 | ↓28 |
| 2020 | #1559 | ↓153 |
| 2021 | #1498 | ↑61 |
| 2022 | #1256 | ↑242 |
| 2023 | #1348 | ↓92 |
| 2024 | #1553 | ↓205 |
| 2025 | #1261 | ↑292 |
Frequently asked questions about Marlene
Is Marlene a popular name?
Yes — Marlene currently ranks #1261 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Marlene more common for boys or girls?
Marlene is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Marlene most popular?
Marlene peaked in 1936 in United States, with 5,354 recorded births that year.
Is Marlene rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Marlene’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1877 in 1904 to #1261 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Marlene?
At least 131,245 babies have been recorded with the name Marlene across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Marlene popular in more than one country?
Yes — Marlene appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Marlene?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Marlene include Jillian, Karolina, Tillie, Xena.
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