Total births
228
Girls' name · since 1928
Marliss
228 babies named Marliss in U.S. Social Security records since 1928, with the highest year being 1936. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 228
- total births
- 1928–1978
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
228 girls have been named Marliss since 1928, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Marliss recorded 228 times among girls since 1928, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1928 to 1978.
- 228 total births
- 1928–1978 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
228 girls have been named Marliss since 1928, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1978.
- 228
- total births
- 1928–1978
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Marliss was born in this single decade.
1936
Single peak year
13 babies were named Marliss in 1936 - its busiest year on record.
Marliss's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Marliss splits its recorded history at 1944: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1928 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1936 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Marliss at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1936
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1928
Marliss popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–1978
- Peak year (1936)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Marliss by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Marliss's strongest decade.
81 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Marliss births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 10
1920s
10 births
- 1930s
1930s
81 births
- 1940s
1940s
73 births
- 1950s
1950s
59 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 81 births (36% of all-time use).
Marliss by state
Where Marliss concentrates geographically, total births since 1928
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 7 | 3.1% |
Minnesota share of Marliss's total US births 3.1%
7 of 228 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marliss? ▼
Since 1928, Social Security records show 228 babies named Marliss. The most recent recorded year was 1978. Its busiest year on record was 1936, with 13 births.
When was Marliss most popular? ▼
Marliss was most popular in the 1930s decade with 81 total births. The single peak year was 1936.
Where is Marliss most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marliss are Minnesota (7 births).
How long has the name Marliss been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marliss since 1928 -- 51 years through the most recent 1978 data.
What names are similar to Marliss? ▼
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 Marliss's data
- Marliss's decade-level peak was the 1930s (81 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Marlisss (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Marliss
Nearby Names Like Marliss
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marliss
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 Marliss side by side: Marliss vs Mary Marliss vs Margaret Marliss 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, 1928–1978 (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. "Marliss: Baby Name Since 1928 - 228 Births, Peak 1936." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marliss. 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 Marliss 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.