Total births
888
Girls' name · since 1957
Marlayna
Marlayna has 888 recorded births since 1957 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1992 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 888
- total births
- 1957–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
888 girls have been named Marlayna since 1957, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Marlayna recorded 888 times among girls since 1957, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 2025.
- 888 total births
- 1957–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
888 girls have been named Marlayna since 1957, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 888
- total births
- 1957–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Marlayna was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
36 babies were named Marlayna in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Marlayna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marlayna's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1957, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marlayna at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Marlayna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2025
- Peak year (1992)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Marlayna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Marlayna's strongest decade.
253 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Marlayna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 15
1960s
15 births
- 1970s 53
1970s
53 births
- 1980s
1980s
160 births
- 1990s
1990s
253 births
- 2000s
2000s
189 births
- 2010s
2010s
175 births
- 2020s 38
2020s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 253 births (28% of all-time use).
How Marlayna compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Marlayna's total volume
Marlayna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marlayna by state
Where Marlayna concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Marlayna's total US births 1.4%
Even split
12 of 888 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marlayna? ▼
Since 1957, Social Security records show 888 babies named Marlayna. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 36 births.
When was Marlayna most popular? ▼
Marlayna was most popular in the 1990s decade with 253 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Marlayna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marlayna are California (12 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Marlayna been used? ▼
Marlayna has been recorded in Social Security data since 1957, spanning 69 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Marlayna? ▼
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 Marlayna's data
- Marlayna's decade-level peak was the 1990s (253 total births); usage has since declined to 38 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Marlaynas (12 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 Marlayna
Nearby Names Like Marlayna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marlayna
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 Marlayna side by side: Marlayna vs Mary Marlayna vs Margaret Marlayna vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1957–2025 (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. "Marlayna: Baby Name Since 1957 - 888 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marlayna. 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 Marlayna 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 July 2026.