Girl nameCurrently #1,151 in the USSteady
Marian
//ˈmɛɹiən//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19246 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Marian's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Marian's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Marian |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 56 |
| 1881 | 45 |
| 1882 | 47 |
| 1883 | 47 |
| 1884 | 66 |
| 1885 | 69 |
| 1886 | 60 |
| 1887 | 85 |
| 1888 | 97 |
| 1889 | 90 |
| 1890 | 117 |
| 1891 | 108 |
| 1892 | 169 |
| 1893 | 140 |
| 1894 | 124 |
| 1895 | 265 |
| 1896 | 272 |
| 1897 | 309 |
| 1898 | 348 |
| 1899 | 342 |
| 1900 | 416 |
| 1901 | 304 |
| 1902 | 343 |
| 1903 | 360 |
| 1904 | 412 |
| 1905 | 460 |
| 1906 | 498 |
| 1907 | 566 |
| 1908 | 583 |
| 1909 | 646 |
| 1910 | 816 |
| 1911 | 895 |
| 1912 | 1,327 |
| 1913 | 1,469 |
| 1914 | 1,896 |
| 1915 | 2,637 |
| 1916 | 3,231 |
| 1917 | 3,296 |
| 1918 | 3,540 |
| 1919 | 3,298 |
| 1920 | 3,875 |
| 1921 | 4,096 |
| 1922 | 3,979 |
| 1923 | 4,063 |
| 1924 | 4,235 |
| 1925 | 4,006 |
| 1926 | 3,905 |
| 1927 | 3,749 |
| 1928 | 3,930 |
| 1929 | 3,478 |
| 1930 | 3,252 |
| 1931 | 2,901 |
| 1932 | 2,858 |
| 1933 | 2,657 |
| 1934 | 2,444 |
| 1935 | 2,292 |
| 1936 | 2,085 |
| 1937 | 1,923 |
| 1938 | 1,881 |
| 1939 | 1,857 |
| 1940 | 1,705 |
| 1941 | 1,689 |
| 1942 | 1,846 |
| 1943 | 1,801 |
| 1944 | 1,598 |
| 1945 | 1,456 |
| 1946 | 1,649 |
| 1947 | 1,615 |
| 1948 | 1,399 |
| 1949 | 1,363 |
| 1950 | 1,267 |
| 1951 | 1,245 |
| 1952 | 1,256 |
| 1953 | 1,373 |
| 1954 | 4,026 |
| 1955 | 1,515 |
| 1956 | 1,261 |
| 1957 | 1,352 |
| 1958 | 1,064 |
| 1959 | 1,075 |
| 1960 | 1,033 |
| 1961 | 912 |
| 1962 | 911 |
| 1963 | 860 |
| 1964 | 763 |
| 1965 | 600 |
| 1966 | 524 |
| 1967 | 488 |
| 1968 | 400 |
| 1969 | 351 |
| 1970 | 381 |
| 1971 | 323 |
| 1972 | 271 |
| 1973 | 265 |
| 1974 | 244 |
| 1975 | 211 |
| 1976 | 226 |
| 1977 | 216 |
| 1978 | 200 |
| 1979 | 189 |
| 1980 | 223 |
| 1981 | 205 |
| 1982 | 238 |
| 1983 | 186 |
| 1984 | 199 |
| 1985 | 201 |
| 1986 | 212 |
| 1987 | 179 |
| 1988 | 184 |
| 1989 | 201 |
| 1990 | 213 |
| 1991 | 237 |
| 1992 | 216 |
| 1993 | 176 |
| 1994 | 186 |
| 1995 | 153 |
| 1996 | 164 |
| 1997 | 160 |
| 1998 | 131 |
| 1999 | 171 |
| 2000 | 315 |
| 2001 | 207 |
| 2002 | 198 |
| 2003 | 191 |
| 2004 | 208 |
| 2005 | 209 |
| 2006 | 202 |
| 2007 | 182 |
| 2008 | 201 |
| 2009 | 169 |
| 2010 | 210 |
| 2011 | 151 |
| 2012 | 185 |
| 2013 | 172 |
| 2014 | 191 |
| 2015 | 236 |
| 2016 | 212 |
| 2017 | 197 |
| 2018 | 197 |
| 2019 | 190 |
| 2020 | 170 |
| 2021 | 178 |
| 2022 | 214 |
| 2023 | 210 |
| 2024 | 209 |
Marian through the decades
- Marian peaked in 1924, when 4,235 babies were named Marian in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Marian has risen 8% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Marian currently ranks #1,151 in the US and is holding steady.