Merlene Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Merlene means 'rebellious woman' or 'star of the sea'.
Meaning of the Name Merlene
Merlene is a variant of the name Marlene, which originated from the combination of the names Mary and Magdalene. It is of Hebrew origin and means 'rebellious woman' or 'star of the sea'. This name has a romantic and feminine flair to it, and it gained popularity in the 20th century. It is often associated with strong and determined women.
Popularity of the Name Merlene
The popularity for the name Merlene peaked in popularity in the year 1940 with 93 births, which ranked number 1,336 out of 7,985 unique names for that year. Merlene had the most female births in 1940 with 93, which ranked number 721 out of 5,025 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Merlene
Popularity of Merlene by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Merlene. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Merlene in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Merlene is a great pick!
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