Marlena Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmar-LAY-nah / /mɑːrˈleɪ.nə/Latin; Hebrew
Meaning
Latin: 'little warrior'; Hebrew: 'bitterness'
Historical & Cultural Background
Marlena is often considered a variant of the name Marlene, which combines the names Maria and Lena. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name has been associated with strong female characters in literature and film.
Trend Summary
Marlena has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marlene
- Marla
International Variants
- Marlène (French)
- Marlena (Polish)
Famous people named Marlena
Marlena Shaw is an American singer known for her work in jazz and soul music.
Marlena Dietrich was a German-American actress and singer, famous for her glamorous persona in classic films.
Fictional characters named Marlena
Marlena Evans is a character from the soap opera 'Days of Our Lives', known for her complex relationships.
Marlena is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', serving as a guide.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marlena was first seen in the United States in 1925. Marlena has ranked as high as #673 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Marlena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marlena (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| TX | 5 | |
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1938 | 30 |
| 1939 | 17 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 22 |
| 1942 | 43 |
| 1943 | 32 |
| 1944 | 37 |
| 1945 | 36 |
| 1946 | 35 |
| 1947 | 43 |
| 1948 | 60 |
| 1949 | 65 |
| 1950 | 67 |
| 1951 | 52 |
| 1952 | 92 |
| 1953 | 89 |
| 1954 | 104 |
| 1955 | 83 |
| 1956 | 64 |
| 1957 | 64 |
| 1958 | 57 |
| 1959 | 60 |
| 1960 | 71 |
| 1961 | 80 |
| 1962 | 86 |
| 1963 | 93 |
| 1964 | 107 |
| 1965 | 98 |
| 1966 | 96 |
| 1967 | 108 |
| 1968 | 116 |
| 1969 | 140 |
| 1970 | 126 |
| 1971 | 115 |
| 1972 | 102 |
| 1973 | 113 |
| 1974 | 125 |
| 1975 | 135 |
| 1976 | 168 |
| 1977 | 423 |
| 1978 | 470 |
| 1979 | 387 |
| 1980 | 301 |
| 1981 | 255 |
| 1982 | 290 |
| 1983 | 244 |
| 1984 | 229 |
| 1985 | 231 |
| 1986 | 252 |
| 1987 | 216 |
| 1988 | 200 |
| 1989 | 207 |
| 1990 | 194 |
| 1991 | 238 |
| 1992 | 249 |
| 1993 | 249 |
| 1994 | 238 |
| 1995 | 188 |
| 1996 | 211 |
| 1997 | 201 |
| 1998 | 219 |
| 1999 | 179 |
| 2000 | 156 |
| 2001 | 139 |
| 2002 | 140 |
| 2003 | 104 |
| 2004 | 95 |
| 2005 | 122 |
| 2006 | 113 |
| 2007 | 97 |
| 2008 | 108 |
| 2009 | 100 |
| 2010 | 72 |
| 2011 | 77 |
| 2012 | 83 |
| 2013 | 100 |
| 2014 | 92 |
| 2015 | 73 |
| 2016 | 82 |
| 2017 | 62 |
| 2018 | 78 |
| 2019 | 73 |
| 2020 | 72 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 44 |