girl's name
Marlaine
mar-LAYN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 511
Marlaine is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1984 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1949, when 27 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1936.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Marlaine Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 113 |
| 1950s | 138 |
| 1960s | 61 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 16 |
How Popular Is Marlaine?
In 1984, Marlaine was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Marlaine Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marlaine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marlaine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marlaine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marlaine
- English mar-LAYN
Sibling Names for Marlaine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marlaine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marlaine
How popular is the name Marlaine?
In 1984, Marlaine was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Marlaine a girl's or a boy's name?
Marlaine is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marlaine?
Marlaine has 2 syllables.
When was Marlaine most popular?
Marlaine peaked in 1949, when 27 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.