Marlene
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRL-een ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marlene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 148 babies have been named Marlene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marlene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,864 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,864
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Marlene
Marlene is a boy name .
Is Marlene a boy or girl name? Marlene is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,864 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,555. Marlene is more commonly used as a girl name.
Marlene is currently ranked #12,864 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marlene include Mar, Marl, Marly, Marlie, Ene, Eney, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marlene include Marlon, Marley, Marlo, Marlin, Marlow . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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