Marlena
Every Marlena since 1925 — 11,321 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marlena
Marlena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,983 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1925, 11,321 American babies have been named Marlena. Its peak came in 1978, when 470 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marlena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marlena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2,983 |
| 2024 | 44 | #3,556 |
| 2023 | 54 | #3,070 |
| 2022 | 67 | #2,625 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2,984 |
| 2020 | 72 | #2,434 |
| 2019 | 73 | #2,445 |
| 2018 | 78 | #2,355 |
| 2017 | 62 | #2,765 |
| 2016 | 82 | #2,318 |
| 2015 | 73 | #2,494 |
| 2014 | 92 | #2,110 |
| 2013 | 100 | #1,973 |
| 2012 | 83 | #2,279 |
| 2011 | 77 | #2,407 |
| 2010 | 72 | #2,555 |
| 2009 | 100 | #2,057 |
| 2008 | 108 | #1,961 |
| 2007 | 97 | #2,096 |
| 2006 | 113 | #1,822 |
| 2005 | 122 | #1,643 |
| 2004 | 95 | #1,970 |
| 2003 | 104 | #1,811 |
| 2002 | 140 | #1,383 |
| 2001 | 139 | #1,375 |
| 2000 | 156 | #1,260 |
| 1995 | 188 | #1,001 |
| 1990 | 194 | #967 |
| 1985 | 231 | #752 |
| 1980 | 301 | #611 |
| 1975 | 135 | #941 |
| 1970 | 126 | #992 |
| 1965 | 98 | #1,060 |
| 1960 | 71 | #1,308 |
| 1955 | 83 | #1,101 |
| 1950 | 67 | #1,128 |
| 1945 | 36 | #1,347 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,518 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,523 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,501 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marlena in 2025?
Marlena ranked #2,983 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marlena?
11,321 babies have been named Marlena in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marlena most popular?
Marlena peaked in 1978, when 470 newborns received the name.
Is Marlena a boy or girl name?
Marlena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marlena rising or falling?
Marlena is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.