How Many People Are Named Marlea?
Complete statistics for the name Marlea: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Marlea is a very rare female name, with only 652 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 506,093 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2008 with 20 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 48All 777 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Marlea Through the Generations
Marlea has seen a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 2008. With 652 individuals named Marlea currently living in the US, the name is predominantly held by older generations, with 39% over the age of 60, 26% between 30 and 60, and 35% under 30. This distribution suggests that while Marlea was once popular among younger parents, it's now more commonly found among middle-aged and older adults.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Marlea's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Marlea
How Many People Have the Name Marlea?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 652 people in the United States currently share the name Marlea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 506,093 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Marlea a Common or Rare Name?
Marlea 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 Marlea Mean?
Marlea means "creative variant of Marla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Marlea in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Marlea Most Popular?
The name Marlea reached peak popularity in 2008, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Marlea?
Approximately 652 people named Marlea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 777. That works out to roughly 1 in 506,093 Americans.
Is Marlea a rare name?
Marlea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 506,093 Americans has this name.
What does the name Marlea mean?
Marlea means "creative variant of Marla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Marlea more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Marlea are male and 100% are female.
When was Marlea most popular?
Marlea peaked in 2008 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.