Marlene Dame

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marlene Dame — English
136K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marlene Dame 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 Dame: Edmond Dame (1893–1956), French sport wrestler Enid Dame (1943–2003), American poet and writer Gilman M. Dame, American politician Harriet Patience Dame (1815–1900), American Civil War nurse Harry A. Dame (1878–1933), American football player and coach Napoleon Dame (1913–2006), Canadian ice hockey player Paul Dame, American politician Pierrette Dame (born 1936), French archer William H. Dame (1819–1884), American politician Olivier Dame-Malka (born 1990), Canadian-born French ice hockey player Dames (surname) 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: Dame

French

Edmond Dame (1893–1956), French sport wrestler Enid Dame (1943–2003), American poet and writer Gilman M. Dame, American politician Harriet Patience Dame (1815–1900), American Civil War nurse Harry A. Dame (1878–1933), American football player and coach Napoleon Dame (1913–2006), Canadian ice hockey player Paul Dame, American politician Pierrette Dame (born 1936), French archer William H. Dame (1819–1884), American politician Olivier Dame-Malka (born 1990), Canadian-born French ice hockey player Dames (surname)

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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 Dame:

1
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Dame?
The surname Dame originates from French. Edmond Dame (1893–1956), French sport wrestler Enid Dame (1943–2003), American poet and writer Gilman M. Dame, American politician Harriet Patience Dame (1815–1900), American Civil War nurse Harry A. Dame (1878–1933), American football player and coach Napoleon Dame (1913–2006), Canadian ice hockey player Paul Dame, American politician Pierrette Dame (born 1936), French archer William H. Dame (1819–1884), American politician Olivier Dame-Malka (born 1990), Canadian-born French ice hockey player Dames (surname)
What are the origins of the name Marlene Dame?
The name Marlene Dame combines two different traditions: the first name Marlene has English roots, while the surname Dame originates from French.
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