Girls name · California
Marlene in California
Marlene was the 809th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 37 babies named Marlene that year. Since 1928, California families have named 15,972 babies Marlene.
Popularity over time
Marlene in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 8 | 482nd |
| 1942 | 183 | 82nd |
| 1956 | 190 | 165th |
| 1970 | 121 | 262nd |
| 1983 | 146 | 241st |
| 1997 | 206 | 218th |
| 2011 | 96 | 418th |
| 2025 | 37 | 809th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 482nd in 1928 to 809th in 2025.
The most babies named Marlene in California in a single year was 375, in 1991. Its best showing was 26th among girls names in 1933.
Across the country, Marlene reached its best rank of 6th in North Dakota (1936). See Marlene in every state →
How popular is Marlene in California?
Marlene was the 809th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 37 babies named Marlene that year. Since 1928, California families have named 15,972 babies Marlene.
How many babies are named Marlene in California?
In 2025, 37 babies were named Marlene in California. The most babies named Marlene in California in a single year was 375, in 1991.
What is the rank of Marlene in California?
Marlene ranked 809th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 26th among girls names in 1933.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.