Marlene
Female name · ↓ Falling
51,941
Total Births
1936
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1920
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Marlene
Marlene is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1930s with significant usage. Approximately 51,941 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1920s | 302 births |
| 1930s | 15,941 births |
| 1940s | 11,867 births |
| 1950s | 10,201 births |
| 1960s | 5,087 births |
| 1970s | 2,257 births |
| 1980s | 1,841 births |
| 1990s | 2,204 births |
| 2000s | 1,976 births |
| 2010s | 265 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marlene?
Marlene has been given to 51,941 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1936 with 2,282 births that year.
Is Marlene a boy or girl name?
Marlene is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Marlene most popular?
Marlene was most popular in 1936, when 2,282 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Marlene?
Marlene first appeared in US records in 1920.