Marlen
How to say it: MAR-len · /ˈmɑrlən/
Contracted form of Marlene, a blend of Maria and Magdalene; carries Hebrew roots meaning 'bitter' or 'of Magdala'.
Marlen was the 2,591st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 42 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 30% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #3,069 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #2,591 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 42 |
| Share of births | 1 in 78,936 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −30% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #3,069 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Marlen peaked in the 2000s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Marlen is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, Finnish, German, Greek, Hebrew, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish.
Famous people named Marlen
- Marlen Reusser (born 1991)Swiss cyclist
- Marlen Haushofer (1920–1970)Austrian writer
- Marlen Esparza (born 1989)American boxer
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