Marlayne
Marlayne is a girl baby name. Ranked #47,885 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
Marlayne first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 17 babies have been named Marlayne in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marlayne is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,885 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,885
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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About the Name Marlayne
Marlayne is a girl name .
Marlayne is currently ranked #47,885 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marlayne include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marlayne 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