Marie - girls name

Marie name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 82%

Marie name meaning:

The name Marie is of French origin and is derived from the Latin name Maria, which itself is a variant of the Hebrew name Miriam. The name Marie has several meanings and interpretations, but it is commonly associated with "bitterness" or "sorrow."

In religious contexts, Marie is often associated with the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, and is considered a symbol of purity, grace, and devotion. The name Marie also holds significance as it is the French form of Mary, which is one of the most common names in Christianity.

In popular culture, Marie has been widely used as a given name for girls due to its elegance and timeless appeal. It has been borne by numerous notable individuals throughout history, including queens, saints, and artists. The name Marie continues to be a popular choice for parents seeking a classic and meaningful name for their daughters.

Origin: Hebrew

Form of Mary. The perfect one.

Related names

Mary , Mair , Maira , Maire, Mamie, Manon , Mari , Maria , Mariam , Mariana , Marianda, Mariann, Marie , Mariel , Marien, Marietta , Marjon, Maryam , Maryan , Mayra , Mele, Mere, Mitzi, Moll, Molli, Mollie , Molly , Moyra, Poll, Marya

Other girls names beginning with M

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 1007 out of 5581

34 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -362
  • 5yrs

    -225
  • 1yr

    -186

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (1490)

Historical popularity of Marie

The graph below shows the popularity of the girls's name Marie from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Marie in 2024