How Many People Are Named Marlina?

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

Marlina
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Marlina is a rare, feminine name that's very uncommon today, with only 1,115 people bearing it in the US, making up just 1 in 295,933 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1978 with 41 births, showing a steady decline since then.

~1,115
Living in US
1 in 295,933
Americans
1978
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Creative Strong Determined
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

116,942
Worldwide Bearers
#8,821
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
106,405
🇲🇾 Malaysia
4,175
🇵🇭 Philippines
3,360
🇺🇸 United States
1,172
🇧🇷 Brazil
335
🇵🇦 Panama
246
🇨🇴 Colombia
163
🇮🇳 India
142
🇻🇪 Venezuela
117
🇵🇪 Peru
103

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,115 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
363
Would be under 30 (31%)
663
Would be 30–60 (57%)
139
Would be over 60 (12%)

All 1,165 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: 1978

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
46
Modern Appeal
64
International
99

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

📜 Marlina Through the Generations

Marlina has seen a gradual decline in usage since its peak in 1978, reflecting a shift away from names that were popular in the late 20th century. With an estimated 1,115 people named Marlina currently living in the United States, the name is now considered very rare. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 31% under 30, 57% aged 30-60, and 12% over 60, indicating that Marlina is a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 155
Texas 29
Florida 5

✨ Similar Names to Marlina

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marlina's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Marlina

How Many People Have the Name Marlina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,115 people in the United States currently share the name Marlina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 295,933 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marlina a Common or Rare Name?

Marlina 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 Marlina Mean?

Marlina means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Marlina Most Popular?

The name Marlina reached peak popularity in 1978, with 41 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 Marlina?

Approximately 1,115 people named Marlina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,165. That works out to roughly 1 in 295,933 Americans.

Is Marlina a rare name?

Marlina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 295,933 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marlina mean?

Marlina means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Marlina more male or female?

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

When was Marlina most popular?

Marlina peaked in 1978 with 41 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.

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 US1,115
All-Time Births1,165
1 in X1 in 295,933
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1978
World Rank#8,821
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.