Declining since 1992, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Marlina since 1947
Babies named Marlina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 57 |
| 1960s | 112 |
| 1970s | 208 |
| 1980s | 239 |
| 1990s | 232 |
| 2000s | 164 |
| 2010s | 115 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Marlina is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1947. It reached its peak popularity in 1978, but has been falling in use since 1992. In 2025, only about 1 in 200,908 baby girls received the name, placing it at rank 10,917. The name likely originated as a modern elaboration of Marlene or a combination of Mary and Lina, and has never been among the top 1,000 names. It has not been associated with any particular state or region in the U.S.
Marlina is a modern coinage, probably arising in the mid-20th century. It may be a feminized form of Marlin or a combination of Mary and -lina. The name shares sounds with Marlene, a German diminutive of Maria, and with the feminine suffix -ina. Its usage peaked in the United States in 1978 but has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marli, Lina, Marlie
Sibling names for Marlina
Names that share Marlina's style, for a brother or sister.
