Marian
boy nameMarian entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #779 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#779
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #937 |
| 1890s | #1042 |
| 1900s | #1110 |
| 1910s | #1156 |
| 1920s | #1258 |
| 1930s | #1440 |
| 1940s | #2395 |
| 1950s | #2617 |
| 1960s | #3095 |
| 1970s | #4186 |
| 1980s | #5727 |
| 1990s | #7860 |
| 2000s | #10672 |
| 2010s | #8921 |
| 2020s | #11376 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Marian are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marian alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Marian most popular?
- Marian peaked in 1901, reaching #779 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Marian with classmates?
- Marian will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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