Marian
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Wished-For Child; Sea of Bitterness
Background: The name Marian comes from the Latin form of the name Mary, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Miryam. The Hebrew meaning is often linked to 'sea of bitterness' or 'wished-for child.' This dual lineage reflects both Latin and Hebrew influences in the evolution of the name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#282
Total births
143,077
Most popular decade
1920s
(117,948 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+111 ranks)
Years in Top 100
23
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.9% male
99.1% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1881
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #781
- Peak year
- 1926
- Peak year births
- 46
- Peak rank
- #1,018
- Most recent year
- 2021
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,141
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 56
- First year rank
- #205
- Peak year
- 1924
- Peak year births
- 4,197
- Peak rank
- #64
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 209
- Recent rank
- #1,149
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).