Marlena
Meaning
variant of Marlene, a German blend of Maria and Magdalene
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Marlena peaked in the 1970s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
1,501 people · the #6,265 first name in Brazil · about 1 in 142,857 · median age 59
Among people named Marlena living in Brazil at the 2022 census, more were born in the 1960s than in any other decade.
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Marlena
Most people given the name Marlena in the United States were born between 1970 and 1999. The Marlena you meet today is most often in her 30s or 40s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Marlena deep dive
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