Marlana

Girl name

Marlana has been given to 2,838 babies in the U.S. since 1940. It peaked in 1978. In 2025, about 1 in 267,878 girls was named Marlana.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,838

Peak year

1978 (169 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1940

10-year trend

▼ -40%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Marlana — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Marianagirl

45,972 babies since 1888

Marlenagirl

11,321 babies since 1925

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FAQ

How popular is the name Marlana?

Marlana has been given to 2,838 babies in the U.S. since 1940. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Marlana peak?

Marlana peaked in 1978, when 169 babies were given the name.

Is Marlana a girl or boy name?

Marlana is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Marlana are girls).

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