Holding steady.
Popularity of Marlane since 1932
Babies named Marlane per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 59 |
| 1940s | 242 |
| 1950s | 249 |
| 1960s | 98 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marlane is a rare English name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1932. It reached its peak popularity in 1949, but has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name has remained stable in usage over the decades, with only a handful of births per year. It may be considered a variant of Marlene or a feminine form of Martin. Although Marlane was recorded in the 1940s, its trajectory suggests it never gained widespread use and remains a distinctive choice.
Marlane is likely a modern English coinage, perhaps a variant of Marlene (which combines Maria and Magdalene) or a feminine form of Martin (from Latin Martinus, 'of Mars'). It may also be a blend of the popular names Mary and Lane. The name saw modest use in the United States starting in the 1930s and peaked in the 1940s, but has since become quite rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marla, Marlie, Lane, Lanie
Sibling names for Marlane
Names that share Marlane's style, for a brother or sister.
