Marielena
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "wished for child".
Name Census estimates that about 1,301 living Americans carry the first name Marielena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marielena today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marielena births was 1992 (117 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marielena. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 263,455 Americans
Peak year
1992
117 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,228
Tracked since 1941
Popularity
Marielena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marielena from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 505 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marielena by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Marielena during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marielenas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Marielena, while Arizona, New Jersey, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 89 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Marielena
The name Marielena is a combination of two names, Maria and Elena, both of which have their origins in ancient Greek. Maria is derived from the Hebrew name Miryam, which is believed to be a variant of the Egyptian name Mry, meaning "beloved." Elena, on the other hand, is the Greek form of the Latin name Helena, which is derived from the Greek word "helene," meaning "torch" or "bright one."
Marielena is a name that gained popularity in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Italy and Spain, where it was often used as a single name or as a combination of the two names Maria and Elena. The earliest recorded use of the name Marielena dates back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various historical records and documents.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Marielena was Marielena Grimaldi (1516-1598), an Italian noblewoman and the wife of Andrea Doria, a famous Genoese admiral and statesman. Marielena played a significant role in the cultural and political life of Genoa during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure with the name Marielena was Marielena Urrea (1782-1850), a Mexican military leader and landowner who fought against the Spanish during the Mexican War of Independence. She was known for her bravery and leadership skills, and her legacy is still celebrated in Mexico today.
In the 19th century, the name Marielena gained popularity in Spain, and one of the most famous bearers of the name was Marielena García de Munitis (1830-1905), a Spanish writer and educator who was a pioneer in promoting women's education and rights. Her works and activism helped shape the feminist movement in Spain.
In the 20th century, Marielena Lazzaretti (1915-2010) was an Italian actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. She was known for her versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters.
Another notable figure with the name Marielena was Marielena Bauzá (1924-2017), a Puerto Rican writer and journalist who was a prominent figure in the island's literary and cultural scene. Her work explored themes of identity, feminism, and social issues, and she was widely respected for her contributions to Puerto Rican literature.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Marielena throughout history. The name has a rich cultural heritage and has been carried by women from various backgrounds and professions, reflecting its enduring appeal and significance across different regions and time periods.
People
Marielena + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marielena as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marielena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marielena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,301 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marielena going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 263,455 US residents.
Is Marielena a common name?
We classify Marielena as "Rare". It ranks above 91.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,352 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marielena most popular?
The single biggest year for Marielena was 1992, when 117 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marielena is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marielena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marielena in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.