Marilene
Marilene is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,357 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
Marilene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 19 babies have been named Marilene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marilene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,357 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,357
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Marilene
Marilene is a girl name .
Marilene is currently ranked #38,357 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marilene include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marilene include Maria, Mariana, Mariah, Mariam, Marie . 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