Marleen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Marleen originates from Dutch roots and is a combination of Maria and Magdalene, meaning 'of the sea' or 'bitter'. It has evolved from historical forms such as Maria and Marlene. While it does not have biblical significance, it gained popularity in the 20th century and is currently viewed as a classic and elegant name. Notable individuals with this name include Dutch swimmer Marleen van Iwaarden and film director Marleen Gorris.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marleen"
Pronunciation
/mɑːrˈliːn/
Origin
Dutch
Etymology
The name Marleen is derived from the name Marlene, which is a combination of the names Maria and Magdalene.
Meaning
Of the sea; bitter
Language Evolution
Maria, Marlene, Marleen
Historical Usage
Marleen became popular in the 20th century, particularly in Dutch-speaking regions.
Variants & Derivatives
Marlene, Marie, Marley
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Marleen is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with grace and beauty.
Famous People
Marleen van Iwaarden, a Dutch swimmer, Marleen Gorris, a Dutch film director
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 133 peak births in 1951
Geographic Spread
Popular across 20 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marleen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Marleen"
"Marleen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7503rd of 9107 | 12 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1101st of 9204 | 826 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1111th of 12526 | 1,618 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2366th of 19264 | 540 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3897th of 27321 | 395 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4086th of 35406 | 544 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7578th of 30306 | 178 |
Regional Popularity of "Marleen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Marleen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
49.29% 762nd/1546 |
60.80% 946th/1556 |
- |
47.25% 731st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
41.89% 933rd/2227 |
34.90% 848th/2430 |
76.38% 2179th/2853 |
33.15% 920th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
86.82% 2550th/2937 |
51.85% 1806th/3483 |
- |
43.94% 1777th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
80.90% 4202nd/5194 |
28.35% 1791st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
54.70% 4000th/7313 |
24.39% 1820th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
70.74% 4826th/6822 |
65.34% 4101st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marleen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marleen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Marleen" in the United States
The name Marleen is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marleen has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marleen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7503rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1101st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1111th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2366th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3897th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4086th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7578th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marleen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.