NAME PROFILE
Marlene
Marlene is a name of German origin, meaning 'star of the sea.' It carries a sense of grace and strength, evoking images of a luminous guide navigating through life's waters.
Key Stats
| Total births | 130,932 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1936 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 20%CA — 20%OH — 20%IL — 20%PA — 20%
Notable People
Marlene Dietrich (Actress and Singer, *The Blue Angel*) · Marlene Knaus (Former wife of racing driver Niki Lauda) · Marlene Schiappa (French politician and author) · Marlene King (Television producer and writer, *Pretty Little Liars*) · Marlene Dumas (Contemporary artist known for her evocative paintings)
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