Marney Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAR-nee / /ˈmɑːrni/English; Irish
Meaning
English: From the sea; Irish: A form of Marnie
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Marney is often considered a variant of Marnie, which has roots in the English surname derived from the Old French 'Marnier', meaning 'to be from the sea'. It has gained popularity as a given name in English-speaking countries. The name is sometimes associated with the Irish name Mairín, which is a diminutive of Mary.
Trend Summary
Marney has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marnie
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marney was first seen in the United States in 1943. Marney has ranked as high as #1092 nationally, which occurred in 1969, and has been most popular in California, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Marney has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marney (1970)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 23 |
| 1973 | 25 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |