How Many People Are Named Marlies?

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

Marlies
Very Rare
German

Marlies is a rare German name that means 'pearl', making it both beautiful and uncommon. Only 156 people named Marlies live in the US today, which means 1 in 2,115,945 Americans have this name. The majority of those named Marlies are over 60, reflecting its older-generation appeal.

~156
Living in US
1 in 2,115,945
Americans
1963
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pearl
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Pearl
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Refined Gentle Dignified
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

169,782
Worldwide Bearers
#6,189
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
131,394
🇳🇱 Netherlands
21,294
🇨🇭 Switzerland
8,722
🇦🇹 Austria
3,820
🇧🇪 Belgium
1,502
🇺🇸 United States
1,453
🇨🇦 Canada
258
🇬🇧 England
155
🇿🇦 South Africa
128
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein
105

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
156 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 58
6
Would be under 30 (3%)
80
Would be 30–60 (46%)
89
Would be over 60 (51%)

All 175 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: 1963

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
65
Classic Feel
47
Modern Appeal
53
International
100

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

📜 Marlies Through the Generations

Marlies has seen steady popularity since the 1960s when it peaked with 12 births in 1963. Today, the average age of someone named Marlies is 58, indicating a strong preference among older generations. Of the 156 people named Marlies in the US, 6 are under 30, 80 are between 30 and 60, and 89 are over 60, showing a significant skew towards the older demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marlies's German roots

📄 About the Name Marlies

How Many People Have the Name Marlies?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 156 people in the United States currently share the name Marlies. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,115,945 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marlies a Common or Rare Name?

Marlies 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 Marlies Mean?

Marlies means "pearl" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Marlies Most Popular?

The name Marlies reached peak popularity in 1963, with 12 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Marlies?

Approximately 156 people named Marlies live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 175. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,115,945 Americans.

Is Marlies a rare name?

Marlies is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,115,945 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marlies mean?

Marlies means "pearl" and comes from German origins.

Is Marlies more male or female?

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

When was Marlies most popular?

Marlies peaked in 1963 with 12 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US156
All-Time Births175
1 in X1 in 2,115,945
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age58
Peak Year1963
World Rank#6,189
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.