Mariann Girl

Popularity: #940 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAIR-ee-ahn /ˈmɛr.i.ən/

Origin: Latin; Hebrew

Meaning: Latin: 'of the sea'; Hebrew: 'bitter'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mariann has its roots in the Hebrew name Miriam, which means "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness." This name was adopted into Greek as Maria and subsequently into Latin as Maria, which became a common form in various European languages. The name Mariann is a combination of Maria and the suffix -ann, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace." The transition into English occurred through Old French, where the name was popularized in the medieval period, particularly after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.

Historically, the name Mariann has been associated with significant figures, particularly in religious contexts. The Virgin Mary, a central figure in Christianity, has influenced the name's usage throughout the centuries.

The name Maria appears in the New Testament, and its variations have been borne by numerous saints and queens, further embedding it in cultural and religious traditions. The name's prominence was bolstered by its inclusion in major works, such as the King James Bible in the early 17th century, which helped to standardize its forms in English-speaking regions.

Culturally, Mariann carries connotations of purity and grace, reflective of its biblical associations. The name has been embraced in various literary and artistic contexts, often symbolizing feminine virtues.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Mary or Anna have been historically relevant, serving as affectionate or familiar alternatives. The enduring nature of Mariann can be attributed to its rich etymological background and the cultural significance it has held across different eras.

Famous people named Mariann

In this section, you will find notable people named Mariann. 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 Mariann who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Mariann who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Mariann Aalda is an actress best known for The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, and The Last Dragon.

Mariann Mayberry is an actress best known for The Last of Us, The Good Doctor, and The Killing.

Mariann O'Neill is a singer best known for her work with the band The Chieftains and her solo albums.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Mariann, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MarissaMarilynMiriamMayaMabelMina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Mariann. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MarinaMarleneMirandaMireilleMarisolMireyaMarlie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mariann was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Mariann has ranked as high as #928 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, California, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Mariann has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mariann 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 Mariann 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 Mariann.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 8 8
2024 9 9
2023 14 14
2022 11 11
2021 12 12
2020 13 13
2019 7 7
2018 14 14
2017 19 19
2016 20 20
2015 12 12
2014 12 12
2013 16 16
2012 17 17
2011 11 11
2010 13 13
2009 18 18
2008 21 21
2007 26 26
2006 31 31
2005 29 29
2004 31 31
2003 28 28
2002 29 29
2001 22 22
2000 47 47
1999 26 26
1998 22 22
1997 12 12
1996 16 16
1995 16 16
1994 21 21
1993 19 19
1992 28 28
1991 25 25
1990 33 33
1989 21 21
1988 28 28
1987 28 28
1986 20 20
1985 37 37
1984 28 28
1983 26 26
1982 46 46
1981 34 34
1980 40 40
1979 27 27
1978 49 49
1977 48 48
1976 46 46
1975 52 52
1974 46 46
1973 47 47
1972 56 56
1971 56 56
1970 74 74
1969 78 78
1968 76 76
1967 110 110
1966 106 106
1965 134 134
1964 148 148
1963 153 153
1962 192 192
1961 201 201
1960 196 196
1959 194 194
1958 237 237
1957 337 337
1956 185 185
1955 187 187
1954 212 212
1953 157 157
1952 133 133
1951 158 158
1950 139 139
1949 127 127
1948 169 169
1947 143 143
1946 144 144
1945 109 109
1944 107 107
1943 128 128
1942 137 137
1941 105 105
1940 84 84
1939 69 69
1938 82 82
1937 86 86
1936 77 77
1935 61 61
1934 57 57
1933 74 74
1932 55 55
1931 55 55
1930 45 45
1929 45 45
1928 48 48
1927 24 24
1926 33 33
1925 25 25
1924 29 29
1923 27 27
1922 30 30
1921 18 18
1920 30 30
1919 19 19
1918 29 29
1917 12 12
1916 18 18
1915 13 13
1914 8 8
1913 8 8
1912 12 12

Top States for Mariann (2017)

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.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%