Marlen

Girl name

Marlen has been given to 6,438 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 2003.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

6,438

Peak year

2003 (272 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

▼ -23%

Gender split

86% girls / 14% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Marlenegirl

130,932 babies since 1904

Marleygirl

38,404 babies since 1914

Marlonboy

31,292 babies since 1914

Marlinboy

22,834 babies since 1884

Marleegirl

17,923 babies since 1915

Marengirl

13,064 babies since 1916

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Brigidgirl

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Kaylahgirl

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Jackelinegirl

6,534 babies since 1938

Vanesagirl

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Mariyahgirl

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Irelandgirl

6,556 babies since 1914

Greciagirl

6,318 babies since 1971

FAQ

How popular is the name Marlen?

Marlen has been given to 6,438 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Marlen peak?

Marlen peaked in 2003, when 272 babies were given the name.

Is Marlen a girl or boy name?

Marlen is primarily a girl name (86% of babies named Marlen are girls).

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