Marleen

Q: How popular is the name Marleen?

Marleen is ranked #13480 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ m-ahrl-EEN ]

Girl Name #13,480 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Marleen is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ahrl-EEN.

Parents who love the name Marleen often also consider Avarae, Claudette, Cia .

Popularity Over Time

#13,480

Current Rank

Peaked 1951 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #13,480
Total SSA Count: 9

Alternative Spellings

Marley #287 Marlee #509 Marlowe #624 Marleigh #913 Marlow #1318 Marlene #1555 Marlie #1581 Marlo #1706

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Marlie

Middle Name Ideas

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Marleen Ayla

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Marleen Alice

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Marleen Alaia

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Marleen Brooklyn

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Marleen Georgia

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Marleen Eden

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Marleen Claire

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Marleen Maeve

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Marleen Daisy

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Marleen Eliza

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Avarae Girl Hebrew Claudette Girl Latin Cia Girl Welsh Adaliz Girl Dangela Girl

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marleen

Is Marleen a boy or girl name?

Marleen is primarily used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Marleen?

Marleen is pronounced m-ahrl-EEN.

How popular is the name Marleen?

Marleen is currently ranked #13480 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Marleen?

Common nicknames for Marleen include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie.

Is Marleen a common or rare name?

Marleen is an uncommon name, ranked #13480 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Marleen

Marleen is a girl name .

Marleen is currently ranked #13,480 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Marleen include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Marleen include Marley, Marlee, Marlowe, Marleigh, Marlow . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.