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Marlene

Recorded 1904–2025 · United States

Marlene was most popular in 1936, when 5,354 American babies were given the name — ranking #76 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,392, with 177 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 130,932 people named Marlene.

Most popular in1936
Rank that year#76
Births that year5,354
Total since 1880130,932

Marlene over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Marlene’s peak in 1936. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org