Maree Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mah-REE //məˈriː//
Origin: Latin; Irish
Meaning: Latin: sea; Irish: drop of the sea
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Maree has its roots in the Hebrew name Miriam, which is believed to mean "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness." The name Miriam was adopted into Greek as Maria, which then influenced Latin and Old French forms. The transition into English occurred through the Old French name Marie, which became a common name in medieval England, particularly due to the influence of Christianity and the veneration of the Virgin Mary, who is often referred to as "Maria" in various languages.
This etymological journey highlights the name's deep historical and linguistic connections across cultures. Historically, the name Maree, as a variant of Marie, has been associated with significant figures, including saints and queens.
The Virgin Mary, a central figure in Christianity, has inspired countless works of art, literature, and religious texts throughout the centuries. The name gained prominence in the Christian tradition, particularly after the establishment of the cult of Mary in the early Middle Ages, which saw the proliferation of the name across Europe.
The King James Bible, published in 1611, further solidified the name's presence in English-speaking cultures, as it referenced Mary in the context of the New Testament. Culturally, the name Maree and its variants have been imbued with symbolic meanings related to purity, motherhood, and compassion, largely due to the associations with the Virgin Mary.
The name has also been linked to various traditions and celebrations, particularly in Christian contexts, where it is often invoked in prayers and hymns. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Mary or Marie have been widely used, reflecting affection and familiarity.
The enduring nature of the name Maree can be attributed to its rich historical background and the cultural significance it has maintained over centuries.
Famous people named Maree
In this section, you will find notable people named Maree. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Maree who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Maree Cheatham is an actress best known for Days of Our Lives, The Young and the Restless, and The Twilight Zone.
Maree Kearney is a television presenter best known for her work on ABC News and as a reporter for various Australian networks.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maree was first seen in the United States in 1894.
Maree has ranked as high as #2823 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Maree has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Maree 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 Maree was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
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 Maree.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | 7 |
| 2018 | 8 | 8 |
| 2017 | 6 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 | 5 |
| 2007 | 12 | 12 |
| 2006 | 12 | 12 |
| 2005 | 11 | 11 |
| 2004 | 11 | 11 |
| 2003 | 9 | 9 |
| 2002 | 16 | 16 |
| 2001 | 5 | 5 |
| 2000 | 9 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 | 9 |
| 1998 | 10 | 10 |
| 1996 | 10 | 10 |
| 1995 | 7 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 | 8 |
| 1992 | 11 | 11 |
| 1991 | 7 | 7 |
| 1990 | 16 | 16 |
| 1989 | 10 | 10 |
| 1988 | 6 | 6 |
| 1987 | 11 | 11 |
| 1986 | 7 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 | 5 |
| 1984 | 11 | 11 |
| 1983 | 7 | 7 |
| 1982 | 10 | 10 |
| 1981 | 6 | 6 |
| 1980 | 9 | 9 |
| 1979 | 11 | 11 |
| 1978 | 6 | 6 |
| 1977 | 9 | 9 |
| 1976 | 11 | 11 |
| 1975 | 8 | 8 |
| 1974 | 12 | 12 |
| 1973 | 5 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 | 7 |
| 1971 | 8 | 8 |
| 1970 | 6 | 6 |
| 1969 | 8 | 8 |
| 1968 | 8 | 8 |
| 1967 | 7 | 7 |
| 1966 | 6 | 6 |
| 1965 | 10 | 10 |
| 1964 | 7 | 7 |
| 1963 | 8 | 8 |
| 1962 | 8 | 8 |
| 1961 | 6 | 6 |
| 1960 | 8 | 8 |
| 1959 | 13 | 13 |
| 1958 | 10 | 10 |
| 1957 | 10 | 10 |
| 1956 | 17 | 17 |
| 1955 | 9 | 9 |
| 1954 | 9 | 9 |
| 1953 | 7 | 7 |
| 1952 | 6 | 6 |
| 1951 | 12 | 12 |
| 1950 | 7 | 7 |
| 1949 | 9 | 9 |
| 1948 | 10 | 10 |
| 1947 | 10 | 10 |
| 1946 | 7 | 7 |
| 1945 | 9 | 9 |
| 1944 | 5 | 5 |
| 1943 | 9 | 9 |
| 1942 | 9 | 9 |
| 1941 | 7 | 7 |
| 1940 | 8 | 8 |
| 1937 | 5 | 5 |
| 1936 | 11 | 11 |
| 1935 | 9 | 9 |
| 1934 | 7 | 7 |
| 1933 | 7 | 7 |
| 1930 | 5 | 5 |
| 1928 | 14 | 14 |
| 1927 | 9 | 9 |
| 1926 | 7 | 7 |
| 1925 | 19 | 19 |
| 1924 | 17 | 17 |
| 1923 | 20 | 20 |
| 1922 | 23 | 23 |
| 1921 | 17 | 17 |
| 1920 | 22 | 22 |
| 1919 | 23 | 23 |
| 1918 | 26 | 26 |
| 1917 | 18 | 18 |
| 1916 | 18 | 18 |
| 1915 | 19 | 19 |
| 1914 | 11 | 11 |
| 1913 | 10 | 10 |
| 1912 | 6 | 6 |
| 1911 | 9 | 9 |
| 1910 | 8 | 8 |
| 1908 | 8 | 8 |
| 1906 | 9 | 9 |
| 1904 | 8 | 8 |
| 1900 | 6 | 6 |
| 1899 | 6 | 6 |
| 1898 | 8 | 8 |
| 1897 | 8 | 8 |
| 1894 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Maree
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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