Total births
361
Girls' name · since 1936
Marlaine
361 babies named Marlaine in U.S. Social Security records since 1936, with the highest year being 1949. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 361
- total births
- 1936–1984
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
361 girls have been named Marlaine since 1936, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marlaine has been recorded 361 times among girls since 1936, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1936 to 1984.
- 361 total births
- 1936–1984 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
361 girls have been named Marlaine since 1936, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1984.
- 361
- total births
- 1936–1984
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Marlaine was born in this single decade.
1949
Single peak year
27 babies were named Marlaine in 1949 - its busiest year on record.
Marlaine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marlaine's SSA record in two at 1956 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1965, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1949 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marlaine at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1949
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1936
Marlaine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1936–1984
- Peak year (1949)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Marlaine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Marlaine's strongest decade.
138 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Marlaine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 20
1930s
20 births
- 1940s
1940s
113 births
- 1950s
1950s
138 births
- 1960s
1960s
61 births
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 138 births (38% of all-time use).
Marlaine by state
Where Marlaine concentrates geographically, total births since 1936
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Marlaine's total US births 1.4%
Even split
5 of 361 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marlaine? ▼
Since 1936, Social Security records show 361 babies named Marlaine. The most recent recorded year was 1984. Its busiest year on record was 1949, with 27 births.
When was Marlaine most popular? ▼
Marlaine was most popular in the 1950s decade with 138 total births. The single peak year was 1949.
Where is Marlaine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marlaine are California (5 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Marlaine been used? ▼
Marlaine has been recorded in Social Security data since 1936, spanning 49 years of data through 1984.
What names are similar to Marlaine? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Marlaine's data
- Marlaine's decade-level peak was the 1950s (138 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Marlaines (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Marlaine
Nearby Names Like Marlaine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marlaine
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Marlaine side by side: Marlaine vs Mary Marlaine vs Margaret Marlaine vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1936–1984 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marlaine: Baby Name Since 1936 - 361 Births, Peak 1949." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marlaine. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Marlaine draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.