Marlana
Every Marlana since 1940 — 2,838 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marlana
Marlana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,317 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1940, 2,838 American babies have been named Marlana. Its peak came in 1978, when 169 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marlana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marlana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,317 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,548 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,342 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,756 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,944 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,125 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,458 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,475 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,616 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,678 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,304 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,512 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,671 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,558 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,982 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,810 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,245 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,720 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,190 |
| 2004 | 32 | #4,352 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,895 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,145 |
| 2001 | 42 | #3,289 |
| 2000 | 29 | #4,249 |
| 1995 | 44 | #2,768 |
| 1990 | 70 | #1,966 |
| 1985 | 83 | #1,486 |
| 1980 | 78 | #1,523 |
| 1975 | 20 | #3,467 |
| 1970 | 30 | #2,489 |
| 1965 | 23 | #2,583 |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,618 |
| 1955 | 15 | #3,052 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,591 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,303 |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,172 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marlana in 2025?
Marlana ranked #14,317 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marlana?
2,838 babies have been named Marlana in the United States since 1940, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marlana most popular?
Marlana peaked in 1978, when 169 newborns received the name.
Is Marlana a boy or girl name?
Marlana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marlana rising or falling?
Marlana is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.