Marlene
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Star of the Sea; Little Star
Background: The name Marlene originates from the combination of 'Maria' and 'Magdalena.' The name Maria, derived from Latin, is often associated with 'star of the sea,' while Magdalena comes from the Hebrew meaning 'of Magdala,' a village near the Sea of Galilee. This blending results in a name that incorporates meanings relating to celestial themes.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#309
Total births
130,755
Most popular decade
1930s
(112,470 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-379 ranks)
Years in Top 100
12
First recorded year
1904
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1931
- First year births
- 12
- First year rank
- #2,207
- Peak year
- 1936
- Peak year births
- 22
- Peak rank
- #1,417
- Most recent year
- 1994
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #6,970
Female
- First year
- 1904
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,877
- Peak year
- 1936
- Peak year births
- 5,332
- Peak rank
- #39
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 137
- Recent rank
- #1,549
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).