girl's name
Marlise
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Girl
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,189
Marlise is a girl's name. In 2020 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 US data.
- Marlise is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in France in 1931, when 55 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1922.
Marlise over time
Births per decade in France, 1920s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 205 |
| 1930s | 330 |
| 1940s | 125 |
| 1950s | 90 |
| 1960s | 40 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How popular is Marlise?
In 1999, Marlise was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Marlise 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.
Names that peaked alongside Marlise
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Marlise also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marlise over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Marlise
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Marlise — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Marlise
How popular is the name Marlise?
In 1999, Marlise was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Marlise a girl's or a boy's name?
Marlise is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
When was Marlise most popular?
Marlise peaked in 1931, when 55 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.