Marlies Girl

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAR-lees / ˈmɑːr.lis

Dutch; German

Meaning

Dutch: little Mary; German: bitter

Historical & Cultural Background

Marlies is a diminutive form of the name Maria, which has roots in various cultures. It is particularly popular in Dutch and German-speaking countries. The name has been used since the 20th century and reflects a blend of traditional and modern naming practices.

Trend Summary

Marlies has seen moderate popularity in Dutch and German contexts, but is less common in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Marliesje
  • Marleen

International Variants

  • Marlies (Dutch)
  • Marlies (German)

Famous people named Marlies

Fictional characters named Marlies

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marlies was first seen in the United States in 1940. Marlies has ranked as high as #1132 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Marlies has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Marlies (1973)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19405
19526
19539
19567
19586
19599
19609
19626
196312
196411
19659
19665
19687
196911
19717
19727
197312
19766
19827
19845
19917
19946
19996