Marlina
Every Marlina since 1947 — 1,173 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marlina
Marlina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,555 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 1,173 American babies have been named Marlina. Its peak came in 1978, when 41 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 Marlina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marlina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,555 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,550 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,818 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,759 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,047 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,100 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,523 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,477 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,528 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,207 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,625 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,781 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,979 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,599 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,787 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,978 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,629 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,373 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,444 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,896 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,790 |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,132 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,194 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,944 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,173 |
| 1990 | 22 | #4,462 |
| 1985 | 26 | #3,377 |
| 1980 | 37 | #2,574 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,034 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,163 |
| 1965 | 14 | #3,495 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,133 |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,269 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marlina in 2025?
Marlina ranked #11,555 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marlina?
1,173 babies have been named Marlina in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marlina most popular?
Marlina peaked in 1978, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Marlina a boy or girl name?
Marlina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marlina rising or falling?
Marlina is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.