How Many People Are Named Marlen?
Complete statistics for the name Marlen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Marlen is a very rare female name, with only 5,873 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 56,192 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly 60% of those named Marlen being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 6,390 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: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Marlen Through the Generations
Marlen peaked in popularity in 2003 with 272 births, but its usage has been declining since then. The average age of someone named Marlen is 32, indicating that it's a newer-generation name. Of the 5,873 people named Marlen in the US, 3,742 are under 30, 1,958 are between 30 and 60, and 690 are over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Marlen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Marlen
How Many People Have the Name Marlen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 140 people in the United States currently share the name Marlen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,367,495 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Marlen a Common or Rare Name?
Marlen 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 Marlen Mean?
Marlen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Marlen in SSA data, approximately 9% are male and 91% are female.
When Was Marlen Most Popular?
The name Marlen reached peak popularity in 2003, with 272 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 Marlen?
Approximately 140 people named Marlen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 140. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,367,495 Americans.
Is Marlen a rare name?
Marlen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,367,495 Americans has this name.
What does the name Marlen mean?
Marlen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Marlen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 9% of people named Marlen are male and 91% are female.
When was Marlen most popular?
Marlen peaked in 2003 with 272 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.