Marlene Neighbors

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marlene Neighbors — English
136K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marlene Neighbors 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 Neighbors: Neighbors (1920 film), a short film starring Buster Keaton Neighbors (1937 film), a Polish film Neighbours (1952 film), a 1952 short film by Norman McLaren Neighbours (1966 film), a Danish film Neighbors (1971 film), a TV film starring Cicely Tyson The Neighbor (1973 film), directed by Luigi Cozzi for a TV show called Door into Darkness Neighbors (1981 film), a film based on Berger's novel, starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd Neighbors (Chinese film), a 1981 Chinese film The Neighbor (1993 film), starring Rod Steiger The Neighbor (2007 film), starring Matthew Modine and Michèle Laroque Neigh. 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: Neighbors

Slavic

Neighbors (1920 film), a short film starring Buster Keaton Neighbors (1937 film), a Polish film Neighbours (1952 film), a 1952 short film by Norman McLaren Neighbours (1966 film), a Danish film Neighbors (1971 film), a TV film starring Cicely Tyson The Neighbor (1973 film), directed by Luigi Cozzi for a TV show called Door into Darkness Neighbors (1981 film), a film based on Berger's novel, starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd Neighbors (Chinese film), a 1981 Chinese film The Neighbor (1993 film), starring Rod Steiger The Neighbor (2007 film), starring Matthew Modine and Michèle Laroque Neigh.

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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:

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
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Notable People Named Marlene Neighbors

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 Neighbors:

3
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Neighbors?
The surname Neighbors originates from Slavic. Neighbors (1920 film), a short film starring Buster Keaton Neighbors (1937 film), a Polish film Neighbours (1952 film), a 1952 short film by Norman McLaren Neighbours (1966 film), a Danish film Neighbors (1971 film), a TV film starring Cicely Tyson The Neighbor (1973 film), directed by Luigi Cozzi for a TV show called Door into Darkness Neighbors (1981 film), a film based on Berger's novel, starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd Neighbors (Chinese film), a 1981 Chinese film The Neighbor (1993 film), starring Rod Steiger The Neighbor (2007 film), starring Matthew Modine and Michèle Laroque Neigh.
What are the origins of the name Marlene Neighbors?
The name Marlene Neighbors combines two different traditions: the first name Marlene has English roots, while the surname Neighbors originates from Slavic.
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