girl's name
Marilene
- Gender Girl
- Letters 8
- Births on record 1,389
Marilene is a girl's name. In 1964 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1956, when 85 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1933.
Marilene Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1930s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 165 |
| 1950s | 540 |
| 1960s | 205 |
| 1970s | 145 |
| 1980s | 120 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 10 |
How Popular Is Marilene?
In 2004, Marilene was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Marilene Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Marilene Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Marilène | Marilène is a rare spelling of Marilene, written with a grave accent and recorded about 70 times, mostly in France. | 70 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Marilene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marilene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marilene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Marilene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marilene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marilene
How popular is the name Marilene?
In 2004, Marilene was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Marilene a girl's or a boy's name?
Marilene is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
When was Marilene most popular?
Marilene peaked in 1956, when 85 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.