Holding steady.
Popularity of Marliss since 1928
Babies named Marliss per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 81 |
| 1940s | 73 |
| 1950s | 59 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marliss is a rare invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1928. Its peak year of use was 1936, when it saw its highest recorded frequency, though it never ranked among the top names. The name is a blend of the popular prefix Mar- (as in Margaret or Mary) and the suffix -liss, a pattern seen in other coinages of the era. Since the 1930s, its usage has been extremely limited, and it has not been recorded in recent decades. The trajectory of Marliss has been stable, reflecting its status as a nearly extinct name. No state recorded significant usage, and it remains a highly uncommon choice even among vintage names.
Marliss appears to be a modern invented name, combining the common prefix Mar- (often drawn from Margaret or Mary) with the fashionable suffix -liss, which echoes names like Merliss or Clarissa. It first appeared in the United States in 1928 during an era when similar blended names were gaining popularity. Its usage has remained minimal and sporadic, never reaching widespread adoption.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mar, Liss, Marli
Sibling names for Marliss
Names that share Marliss's style, for a brother or sister.
