Marian
Marian: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Marian
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
A variant of Marion, a medieval derivation of Mary, often also interpreted as a contraction of Mary and Ann, or as a variant of Mariana.
How popular is Marian?
Since 1880, 141,944 girls and 1,351 boys in the U.S. have been named Marian (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #64 in 1924. Its highest rank for boys was #825 in 1901. In 2025, 217 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Marian
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Marian
Sister and brother names that share Marian's Hebrew roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Marian FAQ
What does the name Marian mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. A variant of Marion, a medieval derivation of Mary, often also interpreted as a contraction of Mary and Ann, or as a variant of Mariana.
What is the origin of the name Marian?
Marian is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Marian?
Since 1880, 141,944 girls and 1,351 boys in the U.S. have been named Marian (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #64 in 1924. Its highest rank for boys was #825 in 1901. In 2025, 217 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Marian a boy or girl name?
Marian is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 141,944 girls and 1,351 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.