The name Marlaine is best understood as a variant, modern spelling, compound, or stylistic form connected to Marlena. The root name Marlena has origins in blend of Maria and Magdalene and is generally associated with the meaning beloved and woman from Magdala. This gives Marlaine a connection to the sound and symbolism of Marlena, while allowing for a more distinctive or contemporary spelling. Because Marlaine itself may not have a separate ancient etymology, its meaning is most safely traced through the better-documented root name Marlena.
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Root name
The root form of Marlaine is
Marlaine — meaning Variant of the name Marlene..
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Modern usage
Marlaine remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Marlaine?
1949peak year
The name Marlaine reached its peak in 1949, with 27 registrations (ranked #1866). It had only entered records 13 years earlier, in 1936. Since then, the name has largely fallen out of use. Across all years on record, approximately 361 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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