Marleen
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Variant Of Madeline Woman From Magdala.
- Origin
- German
Marleen Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,113 baby girls have been named Marleen. The name peaked in 1951 with 133 US births that year (rank #770). In 2024, ranked #10756 nationally — 9,986 places below its 1951 peak.
Top States for Marleen
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Marleen births are: California (834), New York (244), Pennsylvania (148).
Other German-Origin Names Like Marleen
If you like Marleen's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
7-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Marleen's exact length and starting letter: Maarouf, Mabbina, Mabelle, Macaire, Macario.
Quick Facts About Marleen
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlayne | Variant Of Madeline Woman From Magdala. | Female | German |
| Marleene | Variant Of Madeline Woman From Magdala. | Female | English |
| Marlin | A Form Of Merle. | Male | English |
| Marline | Variant Of Madeline Woman From Magdala. | Male | English |
| Marlyn | Blend Of Marie Or Mary And Lyn. | Female | English |
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Compare Marleen to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Marleen against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).