Holding steady.
Popularity of Marene since 1916
Babies named Marene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1947, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marene's real moment was 1939.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 37 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 43 |
| 1950s | 48 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marene is an uncommon feminine name that saw its highest usage in the 1930s, particularly in 1939, which was its peak year. However, it has never ranked in the top 1,000 names, and in the most recent year with data (2025), it remains extremely rare, with no recorded births in many years. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it has not seen a resurgence or decline in recent decades. Its top states of usage are not available, indicating it is spread thinly across the country. Etymologically, Marene is likely a blend of Mary and Irene or a variant of Marlene, both of which were common naming patterns in the early 20th century. This gives it a distinctly mid-century American feel, though its obscurity makes it a distinctive choice.
Marene likely originated as a blend of Mary and Irene or as a variant of Marlene, itself a blend of Mary and Magdalene. It was most common in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s, though it has never ranked in the top 1,000 names. Its usage has remained very rare, with a stable trajectory over the past century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mare, Rene, Mary
Sibling names for Marene
Names that share Marene's style, for a brother or sister.
