Marianne

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Drop; Bitter; Beloved

Background: The name Marianne originates from the combination of the Hebrew name Miriam, which means 'bitter' or 'drop', and the French name Anne, meaning 'beloved.' This blend signifies both the roots of the Hebrew name and its adoption and transformation in French contexts.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#495
Total births
65,455
Most popular decade
1950s (55,494 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-217 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1886

Gender usage

0.1% male 99.9% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1941
First year births
6
First year rank
#3,133
Peak year
1957
Peak year births
7
Peak rank
#3,257
Most recent year
1965
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#3,538

Female

First year
1886
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,108
Peak year
1957
Peak year births
3,022
Peak rank
#139
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
90
Recent rank
#2,108

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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