Marlis Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAR-lis / /ˈmɑːr.lɪs/

German; Dutch

Meaning

German: derived from 'Marlies' which is a diminutive of 'Maria'; Dutch: a combination of 'Maria' and 'Elisabeth'

Historical & Cultural Background

Marlis is a feminine name that has roots in both German and Dutch cultures. It is often considered a diminutive or variation of the name Maria, which has been widely used across various cultures. The name has gained popularity in certain regions, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands, and reflects a blend of traditional and modern naming practices.

Trend Summary

Marlis has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with limited usage in recent years.

Similar Names

MarlaMarthaMarinaMabel

Variants

  • Marlies

International Variants

  • Marlies (Dutch)
  • Marlis (German)

Famous people named Marlis

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Fictional characters named Marlis

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Sibling Suggestions

MaraMarleneMartaMayaMinaMira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marlis was first seen in the United States in 1919. Marlis has ranked as high as #857 nationally, which occurred in 1941, and has been most popular in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and South Dakota. In the past 5 years the name Marlis has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Marlis (1948)

StateBirthsShare
IL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19195
19208
19215
19236
19245
192513
19266
192713
192815
19295
193011
193114
193219
193313
193429
193518
193627
193717
193832
193927
194032
194133
194228
194323
194422
194516
194626
194723
194817
194924
195015
195113
195225
195322
195428
195518
195621
195714
195819
195912
19606
19619
19626
196311
196413
196510
19676
19689
19695
19708
19716
19747
19768
19835
19866
19887
20015