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Marlena

Marlena is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Marlena?

Recorded births named Marlena by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	11,321 births
England & Wales since 1996	176 births
Ireland since 1964	18 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Marlena's popularity over time

Babies named Marlena per year — United States (1925–2025). United States peaked in 1978 (470/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2010 (15/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2011 (7/yr).

When was Marlena popular?

Marlena reached its peak in 1978, when it was the #780 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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