Marlene Stillman

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marlene Stillman — English
136K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marlene Stillman 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 Stillman: Al Stillman (1906–1979), American lyricist Ary Stillman (1891–1967), Russian-American painter Bob Stillman (born 1954), American actor, singer, and songwriter. Bruce William Stillman (born 1953), Australian biochemist and molecular biologist Charles Stillman (1810–1875), American business magnate and founder of Brownsville, Texas; father of James Stillman, grandfather of James Stillman Rockefeller Cory Stillman (born 1973), Canadian professional ice hockey player Denise Stillman (1971–2018), American businesswoman Ellicott R. 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: Stillman

English

Al Stillman (1906–1979), American lyricist Ary Stillman (1891–1967), Russian-American painter Bob Stillman (born 1954), American actor, singer, and songwriter. Bruce William Stillman (born 1953), Australian biochemist and molecular biologist Charles Stillman (1810–1875), American business magnate and founder of Brownsville, Texas; father of James Stillman, grandfather of James Stillman Rockefeller Cory Stillman (born 1973), Canadian professional ice hockey player Denise Stillman (1971–2018), American businesswoman Ellicott R.

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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 Stillman

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 Stillman:

6
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Stillman?
The surname Stillman originates from English. Al Stillman (1906–1979), American lyricist Ary Stillman (1891–1967), Russian-American painter Bob Stillman (born 1954), American actor, singer, and songwriter. Bruce William Stillman (born 1953), Australian biochemist and molecular biologist Charles Stillman (1810–1875), American business magnate and founder of Brownsville, Texas; father of James Stillman, grandfather of James Stillman Rockefeller Cory Stillman (born 1973), Canadian professional ice hockey player Denise Stillman (1971–2018), American businesswoman Ellicott R.
How common is the surname Stillman?
The surname Stillman is shared by approximately 5K people worldwide.
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