The nameMarlene
Marlene is a German blend of Maria and Magdalene. It is forever linked to Marlene Dietrich.
- Girl's name
- German
Meaning
Marlene combines Maria and Magdalene.
Origin
German.
History
Marlene Dietrich made the name famous in the 1930s. In the United States it reached 39th place in 1935.
Did you know?
- Marlene Dietrich became a world star with The Blue Angel (1930) and took American citizenship in 1939.
Famous people named Marlene
- Marlene Dietrich, actress
Popularity of the name Marlene
Marlene in the United States
Marlene was most popular in the United States in the 1930s, with 37,490 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Marlene. Its rise began around 1931, and it peaked in 1936. Half of all babies named Marlene in the United States were born before 1949, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 154 births a year on average, against 186 in the five years before.
Marlene in France
Marlene was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 9,035 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Marlene. Its rise began around 1935, and it peaked in 1985. Half of all babies named Marlene in France were born before 1976, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 11 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.
Marlene in Austria
Marlene in Norway
Sibling names for Marlene
Names from the same generation as Marlene, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marlene mean?
Marlene combines Maria and Magdalene.
What is the origin of the name Marlene?
German.
Is Marlene a girl's or a boy's name?
Marlene is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Marlene?
In 2024, Marlene was the 1550th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 137 births.
What are good sibling names for Marlene?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Paola, Stacy, Jenny and Tania for a sister, Kenny, Jermaine, Rigoberto and Freddy for a brother.
Who are famous people named Marlene?
Marlene Dietrich, actress.