Marlene
- Meaning
- Woman from Magdala
- Origin
- German
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What does Marlene mean?
Marlene means “woman from Magdala”.
As a form of Madeline, Marlene is associated with the meaning “woman from Magdala”. It is recorded in German naming traditions.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Marlene yet.
How popular is Marlene?
United States · 2025Explore how often Marlene is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #1,268 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Marlene
- 177 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 29.2% More than 2024
Marlene over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #1,268 | 177 |
| 2024 | Girls | #1,558 | 137 |
| 2023 | Girls | #1,354 | 167 |
| 2022 | Girls | #1,257 | 191 |
| 2021 | Girls | #1,502 | 141 |
| 2020 | Girls | #1,568 | 135 |
| 2019 | Girls | #1,408 | 160 |
| 2018 | Girls | #1,384 | 163 |
| 2017 | Girls | #1,235 | 194 |
| 2016 | Girls | #1,231 | 199 |
| 2015 | Girls | #1,169 | 216 |
| 2014 | Girls | #1,168 | 211 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Evelyn
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Desired; or water, island
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Elena
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- Bright, shining light
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Alice
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- Noble
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Emery
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- Industrious
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