Marleni
A feminine name, possibly derived from Marie and Leni - variations of Mary.
Name Census estimates that about 678 living Americans carry the first name Marleni. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marleni today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marleni births was 2003 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marleni. 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
678
~ 1 in 505,537 Americans
Peak year
2003
36 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,932
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Marleni: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marleni from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 293 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marleni 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 Marleni during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marlenis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Marleni, while Illinois, Georgia, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 34 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Marleni
The given name Marleni is believed to have its origins in the Latin language, specifically derived from the combination of the names Maria and Lena. It gained popularity during the medieval period, particularly in certain regions of Europe.
The name Maria has its roots in the ancient Hebrew name Miryam, which means "sea of bitterness" or "beloved lady." Lena, on the other hand, is a diminutive form of the name Helena, which has Greek origins and means "light" or "torch." When combined, Marleni can be interpreted as a name that carries the symbolism of light and love.
In the early medieval period, the name Marleni was predominantly found in regions such as Italy, Spain, and parts of Western Europe. It is believed that this name was adopted by some Catholic families, potentially as a way to honor the Virgin Mary and express their devotion to the Christian faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marleni can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in a collection of ecclesiastical records from a monastery in northern Italy. However, it is important to note that the exact spelling and pronunciation of the name may have varied across different regions and time periods.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Marleni, including:
1. Marleni Bellarosa (1536-1592), an Italian Renaissance poet and scholar known for her works on philosophy and theology.
2. Marleni Vasquez (1674-1738), a Spanish painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her depictions of religious subjects and nobility.
3. Marleni Delacroix (1782-1854), a French revolutionary activist and writer who advocated for women's rights and social reform.
4. Marleni Fontana (1872-1947), an Italian opera singer and vocal teacher, renowned for her performances in various European opera houses.
5. Marleni Guerrero (1901-1985), a Mexican artist and sculptor, famous for her monumental public works and contributions to the Mexican muralism movement.
It is worth noting that while the name Marleni has historical roots and a rich cultural background, its popularity and usage may have fluctuated over time and across different regions. Nonetheless, it remains a name with a distinctive blend of Latin and Greek influences, carrying the connotations of light, love, and reverence.
People
Marleni + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marleni 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
Marleni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marleni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 678 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marleni 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 505,537 US residents.
Is Marleni a common name?
We classify Marleni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 692 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marleni most popular?
The single biggest year for Marleni was 2003, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marleni is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marleni a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marleni 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.