Marian
girl name#1102 in 2025Marian entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #64 in 1924, ranks #1102 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1102
rank today
#64
peak (1924)
217
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #249 |
| 1890s | #187 |
| 1900s | #136 |
| 1910s | #88 |
| 1920s | #70 |
| 1930s | #104 |
| 1940s | #163 |
| 1950s | #218 |
| 1960s | #380 |
| 1970s | #666 |
| 1980s | #836 |
| 1990s | #1074 |
| 2000s | #1143 |
| 2010s | #1253 |
| 2020s | #1199 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Marian has been most popular in TX, CA, PA.
Living bearers
About 47,500 people named Marian are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marian alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marian in 2025?
- Marian ranks #1102 among US girl names in 2025, with 217 babies given the name.
- When was the name Marian most popular?
- Marian peaked in 1924, reaching #64 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marian with classmates?
- Marian will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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