Marlene Matz

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marlene Matz — English
136K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marlene Matz 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 Matz: Yukihiro Matsumoto, Japanese computer scientist, creator of the programming language Ruby Alexis Nolent, French comics writer Matz Robert Eriksson (born 1972), Swedish musician Matz Sandman (born 1948), Norwegian politician Matz Skoog (1957–2026), Swedish ballet dancer and artistic director Surnames Evelyn Matz (born 1955), German handballer Friedrich Matz (1843-1874), German archaeologist Howard Matz (born 1943), American judge Jeff Matz (born 1977), American bass guitarist Johanna Matz (1932–2025), Austrian actress Johnny Matz (1892–1969), American ice hockey player Klaus-Dieter Matz (born 1. 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: Matz

French

Yukihiro Matsumoto, Japanese computer scientist, creator of the programming language Ruby Alexis Nolent, French comics writer Matz Robert Eriksson (born 1972), Swedish musician Matz Sandman (born 1948), Norwegian politician Matz Skoog (1957–2026), Swedish ballet dancer and artistic director Surnames Evelyn Matz (born 1955), German handballer Friedrich Matz (1843-1874), German archaeologist Howard Matz (born 1943), American judge Jeff Matz (born 1977), American bass guitarist Johanna Matz (1932–2025), Austrian actress Johnny Matz (1892–1969), American ice hockey player Klaus-Dieter Matz (born 1.

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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 Matz:

11
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

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

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 Matz?
The surname Matz originates from French. Yukihiro Matsumoto, Japanese computer scientist, creator of the programming language Ruby Alexis Nolent, French comics writer Matz Robert Eriksson (born 1972), Swedish musician Matz Sandman (born 1948), Norwegian politician Matz Skoog (1957–2026), Swedish ballet dancer and artistic director Surnames Evelyn Matz (born 1955), German handballer Friedrich Matz (1843-1874), German archaeologist Howard Matz (born 1943), American judge Jeff Matz (born 1977), American bass guitarist Johanna Matz (1932–2025), Austrian actress Johnny Matz (1892–1969), American ice hockey player Klaus-Dieter Matz (born 1.
What are the origins of the name Marlene Matz?
The name Marlene Matz combines two different traditions: the first name Marlene has English roots, while the surname Matz originates from French.
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