Marlena

Marlena is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 44 girls in the United States.

Marlena at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Marlena

Marlena belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Marlena first appears in Social Security records in 1925. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #430 in 1978, and in 2024 44 babies received the name — 11,264 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marlena in US records

First recorded (US)
1925
Best US rank
#430 in 1978
Peak year
1978
Babies named Marlena in 2024
44
Total since 1880
11,264

Marlena in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1815 in 2010
Babies named Marlena in 2025
7
Total since 1996
180

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marlena mean?

The meaning of Marlena is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Marlena a boy or girl name?

Marlena is a girl name. In 2024, 44 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marlena?

Marlena comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marlena?

Marlena first appears in US records in 1925. Its best-ever ranking was #430 in 1978, and 44 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].