Marlene Culver

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marlene Culver — English
136K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marlene Culver is a name that combines English origins. The first name Marlene is a feminine given name of English origin. Marlene is a German feminine given name. It is derived from Maria combined with Magdalene. It was popularized by actress and singer Marlene Dietrich. It also came into wider use in the 1940s due to the popular song Lili Marlene. The traditional German pronunciation is mar-LAY-nuh. The North American English pronunciation of the name is mar-LEEN. Phonetic variants include Marlena and Marleen. Marlene has been a well-used name throughout the Western world. The surname Culver: Andrew Culver (railroad) (1832–1906), founder of the Prospect Park and Coney Island Railroad Casse Culver (1944–2019), American singer, singwriter, musician Chet Culver (born 1966), American politician and the former governor of Iowa Ellsworth Culver (1927–2005), humanitarian/aid worker and co-founder of Mercy Corps International Frank Culver (1897–1955), college football player and attorney Frank Culver (NFL) (1897–1969), professional football player Frank P. Culver (c. 1864–1949), president of Polytechnic College Frank P. Culver Jr. Marlene is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 136K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Marlene reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Marlene

English

Marlene is a German feminine given name. It is derived from Maria combined with Magdalene. It was popularized by actress and singer Marlene Dietrich. It also came into wider use in the 1940s due to the popular song Lili Marlene. The traditional German pronunciation is mar-LAY-nuh. The North American English pronunciation of the name is mar-LEEN. Phonetic variants include Marlena and Marleen. Marlene has been a well-used name throughout the Western world.

Surname: Culver

English

Andrew Culver (railroad) (1832–1906), founder of the Prospect Park and Coney Island Railroad Casse Culver (1944–2019), American singer, singwriter, musician Chet Culver (born 1966), American politician and the former governor of Iowa Ellsworth Culver (1927–2005), humanitarian/aid worker and co-founder of Mercy Corps International Frank Culver (1897–1955), college football player and attorney Frank Culver (NFL) (1897–1969), professional football player Frank P. Culver (c. 1864–1949), president of Polytechnic College Frank P. Culver Jr.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Marlene is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Marlene by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Marlene Culver:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Marlene?
The first name Marlene originates from English. Marlene is a German feminine given name. It is derived from Maria combined with Magdalene. It was popularized by actress and singer Marlene Dietrich. It also came into wider use in the 1940s due to the popular song Lili Marlene. The traditional German pronunciation is mar-LAY-nuh. The North American English pronunciation of the name is mar-LEEN. Phonetic variants include Marlena and Marleen. Marlene has been a well-used name throughout the Western world.
When was Marlene most popular?
The name Marlene reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Culver?
The surname Culver originates from English. Andrew Culver (railroad) (1832–1906), founder of the Prospect Park and Coney Island Railroad Casse Culver (1944–2019), American singer, singwriter, musician Chet Culver (born 1966), American politician and the former governor of Iowa Ellsworth Culver (1927–2005), humanitarian/aid worker and co-founder of Mercy Corps International Frank Culver (1897–1955), college football player and attorney Frank Culver (NFL) (1897–1969), professional football player Frank P. Culver (c. 1864–1949), president of Polytechnic College Frank P. Culver Jr.
How common is the surname Culver?
The surname Culver is shared by approximately 18K people worldwide.
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