Of the sea; bitter; or from Magdala
Marline is a rare variant of Marlene, which is a blend of Maria and Magdalene. It carries the maritime associations of Mary as 'star of the sea' alongside the biblical reference to Mary Magdalene. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Germanic name line meaning 'gentle'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Marline in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Jamaican-Slovenian track and field sprinter and Olympic medalist
