Annamarie Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN-uh-mah-ree /ˈænəˌmɑːri/
Origin: Latin; German; English
Meaning: Latin: Grace; German: Anna's beloved
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Annamarie is a compound of two elements: Anna and Marie. The name Anna has roots in Hebrew, derived from the name חַנָּה (Channah), meaning "grace" or "favor." This name was adopted into Greek as Ἄννα (Anna) and subsequently into Latin, where it maintained its form.
The name Marie, a variant of Mary, originates from the Hebrew name מִרְיָם (Miryam), which is often interpreted as "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness," though its exact etymology remains debated. Marie became widely used in various forms across European languages, particularly through the influence of Christianity, where Mary is a significant figure in the New Testament.
The combination of Anna and Marie into Annamarie reflects a tradition of merging names to create new forms, particularly in Christian contexts where both names hold religious significance. Historically, the name Anna appears in the Bible, notably as the mother of the Virgin Mary, which has contributed to its enduring popularity in Christian cultures.
The name Marie has been borne by numerous saints, including Saint Mary, the mother of Jesus, and has been a favored name among royalty and nobility throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The combination Annamarie likely gained traction in the 19th century, particularly in German-speaking regions, where such compound names were common.
The name's presence in literature and religious texts has further solidified its cultural resonance. Culturally, Annamarie embodies qualities associated with grace and favor, drawing from its roots in Anna, while also carrying the weight of religious and historical significance from Marie.
This duality allows the name to resonate across various contexts, symbolizing both personal virtue and a connection to a rich spiritual heritage. The name may also have diminutive forms, such as Anna or Annie, which have been used affectionately in various cultures, though Annamarie itself stands as a distinct and meaningful choice.
Famous people named Annamarie
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Annamarie Tendler is a writer and makeup artist best known for her work on the television show John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show, as well as her book Cringe.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Annamarie was first seen in the United States in 1906.
Annamarie has ranked as high as #1010 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, and New Jersey.
In the past 5 years the name Annamarie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Annamarie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Annamarie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Annamarie (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Annamarie.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2021 | 72 |
| 2020 | 78 |
| 2019 | 84 |
| 2018 | 78 |
| 2017 | 112 |
| 2016 | 106 |
| 2015 | 132 |
| 2014 | 139 |
| 2013 | 132 |
| 2012 | 150 |
| 2011 | 125 |
| 2010 | 110 |
| 2009 | 143 |
| 2008 | 140 |
| 2007 | 158 |
| 2006 | 180 |
| 2005 | 185 |
| 2004 | 181 |
| 2003 | 174 |
| 2002 | 195 |
| 2001 | 204 |
| 2000 | 217 |
| 1999 | 215 |
| 1998 | 193 |
| 1997 | 221 |
| 1996 | 222 |
| 1995 | 192 |
| 1994 | 188 |
| 1993 | 153 |
| 1992 | 164 |
| 1991 | 172 |
| 1990 | 178 |
| 1989 | 167 |
| 1988 | 180 |
| 1987 | 166 |
| 1986 | 159 |
| 1985 | 132 |
| 1984 | 132 |
| 1983 | 128 |
| 1982 | 123 |
| 1981 | 106 |
| 1980 | 136 |
| 1979 | 107 |
| 1978 | 96 |
| 1977 | 98 |
| 1976 | 95 |
| 1975 | 93 |
| 1974 | 113 |
| 1973 | 82 |
| 1972 | 99 |
| 1971 | 113 |
| 1970 | 108 |
| 1969 | 119 |
| 1968 | 127 |
| 1967 | 133 |
| 1966 | 131 |
| 1965 | 155 |
| 1964 | 204 |
| 1963 | 195 |
| 1962 | 173 |
| 1961 | 194 |
| 1960 | 166 |
| 1959 | 151 |
| 1958 | 136 |
| 1957 | 157 |
| 1956 | 107 |
| 1955 | 93 |
| 1954 | 95 |
| 1953 | 67 |
| 1952 | 66 |
| 1951 | 84 |
| 1950 | 88 |
| 1949 | 86 |
| 1948 | 85 |
| 1947 | 75 |
| 1946 | 69 |
| 1945 | 56 |
| 1944 | 78 |
| 1943 | 65 |
| 1942 | 66 |
| 1941 | 62 |
| 1940 | 42 |
| 1939 | 46 |
| 1938 | 51 |
| 1937 | 40 |
| 1936 | 51 |
| 1935 | 32 |
| 1934 | 47 |
| 1933 | 30 |
| 1932 | 35 |
| 1931 | 48 |
| 1930 | 35 |
| 1929 | 37 |
| 1928 | 40 |
| 1927 | 43 |
| 1926 | 50 |
| 1925 | 49 |
| 1924 | 51 |
| 1923 | 43 |
| 1922 | 37 |
| 1921 | 26 |
| 1920 | 30 |
| 1919 | 32 |
| 1918 | 34 |
| 1917 | 23 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1915 | 25 |
| 1914 | 19 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1906 | 6 |