girl's name
Marliss
MAR-lis (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 228
Marliss is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1978 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 1936, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1928.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Marliss Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 81 |
| 1940s | 73 |
| 1950s | 59 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Marliss?
In 1978, Marliss 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.
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 Marliss
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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How to Say Marliss
- English MAR-lis
Sibling Names for Marliss
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marliss — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marliss
How popular is the name Marliss?
In 1978, Marliss 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 Marliss a girl's or a boy's name?
Marliss is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marliss?
Marliss has 2 syllables.
When was Marliss most popular?
Marliss peaked in 1936, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.