How Many People Are Named Marlis?

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

Marlis
Very Rare
German

Marlis is a rare name with German origins, only 469 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 703,338 Americans. The majority of those named Marlis are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1941.

~469
Living in US
1 in 703,338
Americans
1941
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
German origin, meaning unknown
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Dignified Reserved Thoughtful
9
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

53,916
Worldwide Bearers
#17,336
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
32,896
🇨🇭 Switzerland
6,995
🇮🇩 Indonesia
6,280
🇨🇴 Colombia
2,121
🇺🇸 United States
1,707
🇻🇪 Venezuela
954
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
693
🇦🇹 Austria
462
🇨🇱 Chile
411
🇧🇷 Brazil
269

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
469 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 80
5
Would be under 30 (1%)
67
Would be 30–60 (8%)
774
Would be over 60 (91%)

All 846 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: 1941

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
68
Modern Appeal
32
International
99

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

📜 Marlis Through the Generations

Marlis, a name with German roots, has seen a steady presence through the decades but peaked in 1941 with 33 births. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 469 individuals bearing the name in the United States. Interestingly, 91% of people named Marlis are over 60, indicating a strong association with older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 97
Iowa 11
Wisconsin 11
Illinois 5
South Dakota 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marlis's German roots

📄 About the Name Marlis

How Many People Have the Name Marlis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 469 people in the United States currently share the name Marlis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 703,338 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marlis a Common or Rare Name?

Marlis 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 Marlis Mean?

Marlis means "German origin, meaning unknown" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Marlis Most Popular?

The name Marlis reached peak popularity in 1941, with 33 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 Marlis?

Approximately 469 people named Marlis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 846. That works out to roughly 1 in 703,338 Americans.

Is Marlis a rare name?

Marlis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 703,338 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marlis mean?

Marlis means "German origin, meaning unknown" and comes from German origins.

Is Marlis more male or female?

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

When was Marlis most popular?

Marlis peaked in 1941 with 33 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 US469
All-Time Births846
1 in X1 in 703,338
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age80
Peak Year1941
World Rank#17,336
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.