Marlene Grubbs

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marlene Grubbs — English
136K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marlene Grubbs 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 Grubbs: Ben Grubbs (1984–), an American football guard Daniel W. Grubbs (1835–1917), an American lawyer, businessman, and politician David Grubbs (1967–), a musician Gary Grubbs (1949–), an American actor Robert H. Grubbs (1942–2021), an American chemist and Nobel laureate Todd Grubbs, an American musician Tom Grubbs (1894–1986), an American baseball pitcher Victor Grubbs, captain of one of the aircraft involved in the Tenerife airport disaster 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: Grubbs

English

Ben Grubbs (1984–), an American football guard Daniel W. Grubbs (1835–1917), an American lawyer, businessman, and politician David Grubbs (1967–), a musician Gary Grubbs (1949–), an American actor Robert H. Grubbs (1942–2021), an American chemist and Nobel laureate Todd Grubbs, an American musician Tom Grubbs (1894–1986), an American baseball pitcher Victor Grubbs, captain of one of the aircraft involved in the Tenerife airport disaster

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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 Grubbs:

11
Expression Number

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

5
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Grubbs?
The surname Grubbs originates from English. Ben Grubbs (1984–), an American football guard Daniel W. Grubbs (1835–1917), an American lawyer, businessman, and politician David Grubbs (1967–), a musician Gary Grubbs (1949–), an American actor Robert H. Grubbs (1942–2021), an American chemist and Nobel laureate Todd Grubbs, an American musician Tom Grubbs (1894–1986), an American baseball pitcher Victor Grubbs, captain of one of the aircraft involved in the Tenerife airport disaster
How common is the surname Grubbs?
The surname Grubbs is shared by approximately 16K people worldwide.
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