—2024 rank
1936peak year
130,197babies named Marlene since 1880
▼ 14%5-year trend
Marlene popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Marlene mean?
A German blend of Maria and Magdalene, made world-famous by Marlene Dietrich. Its German pronunciation is mar-LAY-nuh; English speakers say mar-LEEN.
OriginGerman
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Marlene
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Famous Marlenes
- Marlene Dietrich, actress
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