Marleene
Pronunciation: [ m-ahrl-EEN ]
Marleene is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,299 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Marleene first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 10 babies have been named Marleene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marleene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,299 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,299
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
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About the Name Marleene
Marleene is a girl name .
Marleene is currently ranked #66,299 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marleene include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marleene 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