Total births
11
Girls' name · since 1996
Marlenn
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Marlenn, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1996–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Marlenn sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 11 recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marlenn has been recorded 11 times among girls since 1996, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2001.
- 11 total births
- 1996–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 girls have been named Marlenn since 1996, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 11
- total births
- 1996–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Marlenn was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
6 babies were named Marlenn in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Marlenn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marlenn's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2001, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marlenn at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1996
Marlenn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2001
- Peak year (1996)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Marlenn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Marlenn's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Marlenn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 6 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marlenn? ▼
11 babies have been named Marlenn since 1996. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1996 with 6 births.
When was Marlenn most popular? ▼
Marlenn was most popular in the 1990s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
How long has the name Marlenn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marlenn since 1996 -- 6 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Marlenn? ▼
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 Marlenn's data
- Marlenn's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Marlenn
Nearby Names Like Marlenn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marlenn
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 Marlenn side by side: Marlenn vs Mary Marlenn vs Margaret Marlenn 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, 1996–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marlenn: Baby Name Since 1996 - 11 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marlenn. 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 Marlenn 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.