How Many People Are Named Marilena?

Complete statistics for the name Marilena: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Marilena
Very Rare
Italian

Marilena is a rare Italian name, very uncommon in the US with only 650 people bearing it today, making up 1 in 507,602 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 58%, are under 30, showing it's a modern choice.

~650
Living in US
1 in 507,602
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bitter sea
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Creative
1
Life Path Number

Life path number 1 suggests leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

65,279
Worldwide Bearers
#14,755
Global Rank
🇮🇹 Italy
30,407
🇷🇴 Romania
12,698
🇧🇷 Brazil
12,671
🇬🇷 Greece
2,435
🇺🇸 United States
1,056
🇨🇭 Switzerland
670
🇨🇾 Cyprus
541
🇻🇪 Venezuela
500
🇪🇸 Spain
467
🇬🇹 Guatemala
405

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
650 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
386
Would be under 30 (58%)
260
Would be 30–60 (39%)
21
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 667 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Marilena Through the Generations

Marilena has seen a rise in popularity, peaking in 2021 with 21 births. Today, there are 650 people named Marilena in the US, with most being young adults; 386 are under 30, 260 are between 30 and 60, and just 21 are over 60. This distribution highlights its status as a newer-generation name, favored by younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 37
California 15
Texas 6

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marilena's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Marilena

How Many People Have the Name Marilena?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 650 people in the United States currently share the name Marilena. That works out to roughly 1 in every 507,602 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marilena a Common or Rare Name?

Marilena is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Marilena Mean?

Marilena means "bitter sea" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marilena in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Marilena Most Popular?

The name Marilena reached peak popularity in 2021, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Marilena?

Approximately 650 people named Marilena live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 667. That works out to roughly 1 in 507,602 Americans.

Is Marilena a rare name?

Marilena is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 507,602 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marilena mean?

Marilena means "bitter sea" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Marilena more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Marilena are male and 100% are female.

When was Marilena most popular?

Marilena peaked in 2021 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US650
All-Time Births667
1 in X1 in 507,602
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age28
Peak Year2021
World Rank#14,755
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.