Marlaine
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Marlaine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 228 babies have been named Marlaine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marlaine is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,428 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,428
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"type of narcissus flower, pale yellow"
#66,535 in US
Middle Persian origin
"gentle, charming"
#66,412 in US
Hebrew origin
"God is gracious"
#66,318 in US
Chinese origin
"revive, awaken"
#66,494 in US
Latin origin
"little orca, little whale"
#66,590 in US
Latin origin
"steadfast, constant"
#66,612 in US
Greek origin
"from Corinth"
#66,439 in US
Hebrew and Old English origin
"Lily of the valley; sweet hollow"
#66,276 in US
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About the Name Marlaine
Marlaine is a girl name .
Marlaine is currently ranked #66,428 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marlaine include Mar, Marl, Marly, Marlie, Marla, Marlay, Marlaie, Ine, Iney, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marlaine include Marley, Marlee, Marlowe, Marleigh, Marlow . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis