An estimated 28,998 living Americans are named Marla.
How rare is Marla?
Marla is uncommon among babies today, with 92 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 94.7% from its 1955 peak.
How old is the typical Marla?
The median age of a living American named Marla is approximately 59 years, with most bearers falling between 49 and 68 years old.
Is Marla still popular?
No. Marla is endangered as a baby name, down 94.7% from its 1955 peak with 92 births in 2025.
Where is Marla most common?
Marla has its strongest geographic signal in Idaho, where it appears 5.2× more often than the national baseline.
1912Peak 19552025
Peak year
1955
Decline from peak
94.7%
2025
92
All-time
38,781
Diaspora map
Marla broke out in California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, and Washington (1952) and became over-represented in 29 states over 22 years.
Broke out: California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, and Washington, 1952 · over-represented in 29 states over 22 years
