Marlene Gunderson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marlene Gunderson — English
136K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marlene Gunderson 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 Gunderson: Lance Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson; 1971), American cyclist Carl Gunderson (1864–1933), American politician, South Dakota State Senate Eric Gunderson (psychologist) (1923–2015), American psychologist Eric Gunderson (born 1966), American Major League Baseball player Foluke Gunderson (born 1987), American Olympic volleyball player Jerome O. Gunderson (1923–2016), American farmer, businessman, and politician, Minnesota State Senate John Gunderson (born 1980), American mixed martial artist John G. 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: Gunderson

English

Lance Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson; 1971), American cyclist Carl Gunderson (1864–1933), American politician, South Dakota State Senate Eric Gunderson (psychologist) (1923–2015), American psychologist Eric Gunderson (born 1966), American Major League Baseball player Foluke Gunderson (born 1987), American Olympic volleyball player Jerome O. Gunderson (1923–2016), American farmer, businessman, and politician, Minnesota State Senate John Gunderson (born 1980), American mixed martial artist John G.

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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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Notable People Named Marlene Gunderson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

5
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Gunderson?
The surname Gunderson originates from English. Lance Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson; 1971), American cyclist Carl Gunderson (1864–1933), American politician, South Dakota State Senate Eric Gunderson (psychologist) (1923–2015), American psychologist Eric Gunderson (born 1966), American Major League Baseball player Foluke Gunderson (born 1987), American Olympic volleyball player Jerome O. Gunderson (1923–2016), American farmer, businessman, and politician, Minnesota State Senate John Gunderson (born 1980), American mixed martial artist John G.
How common is the surname Gunderson?
The surname Gunderson is shared by approximately 14K people worldwide.
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