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Why parents love Marlene- Marlene Dietrich defied Hitler and became an American hero.
- She was the most glamorous and mysterious movie star.
- Three syllables with a sultry, European sound: mar-LEH-neh.
- The meaning bitter grace carries Maria-Magdalene heritage.
- The name sounds like a Berlin cabaret.
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The vibe of Marlene
bitter gracestar of the seaMariaMagdaleneDietrichBerlin cabaretanti-Naziglamour
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Origin & history of Marlene
Hebrew Maria + Magdalene
→ compound Marlene
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English / German / Germanic roots
Marlene blends Maria with Magdalene. Marlene Dietrich was the most glamorous movie star — she defied Hitler and became an American hero. The name sounds like a Berlin cabaret.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: German compound; Marlene Dietrich (1901–1992).
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Today
Marlene remains a beloved choice, ranking #1365 in the US. 130,755 babies have been named Marlene since 1904.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Marlene?
1936
peak year
Today, Marlene is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #1365), with only about 170 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1936, 5,332 babies were given the name (ranked #39 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1930s. Marlene's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 130,755 babies have been registered as Marlene since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
5,332
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #39)
(ranked #39)
170
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
1,700
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
130,755
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Marlene5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.
Marlene's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — anti-Nazi leadership. People named Marlene tend to be glamorous, courageous, and gifted at defying dictators while wearing fur.
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Defies dictators in fur✦
Dietrich-glamorous◈
Anti-Nazi hero◎
Berlin-cabaret♡
Maria-MagdaleneM4
A1
R9
L3
E5
N5
E5
Sum: 32 → Life path 5
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Personality of Marlene🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
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Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
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Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
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Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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