Marie Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmah-REE / mɑːˈriː

Hebrew; Latin; French

Meaning

Hebrew: Bitter; Latin: Of the sea; French: Beloved

Historical & Cultural Background

Marie is a name with deep roots in various cultures. In Hebrew, it is often associated with the meaning 'bitter,' while in Latin, it can mean 'of the sea.' The name has been widely used in Christian contexts, particularly due to its association with the Virgin Mary. In French culture, Marie is a common name and has been used in various royal and noble families.

Trend Summary

Marie has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline in usage for boys in recent decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Marius
  • Mario
  • Maris

International Variants

  • Marius (Latin)
  • Mario (Italian)
  • Marek (Polish)
  • Mariusz (Polish)
  • Marinus (Latin)

Famous people named Marie

Marie Curie was a physicist and chemist known for her research on radioactivity, becoming the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.

Marie Antoinette was the last queen of France before the French Revolution, known for her extravagant lifestyle.

Marie Osmond is a singer and actress, famous for her work in the entertainment industry and as a member of the Osmond family.

Marie Stopes was a British author and campaigner for women's rights, particularly known for her work in family planning.

Fictional characters named Marie

Marie is a character in the animated film 'The Aristocats,' known as the charming and sophisticated kitten.

Marie is a character in the video game series 'Assassin's Creed,' serving as a supporting character in various narratives.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marie was first seen in the United States in 1885. Marie has ranked as high as #843 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Alabama, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Marie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Marie (1989)

StateBirthsShare
DC 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18855
18888
18898
18909
18919
18926
189310
18947
18959
18967
189712
189810
18999
190017
190112
190215
190310
19048
19059
190615
190716
190820
190914
191019
191119
191220
191337
191429
191536
191630
191727
191826
191937
192031
192137
192232
192336
192435
192535
192655
192745
192840
192945
193033
193144
193235
193332
193436
193530
193636
193735
193832
193934
194025
194133
194235
194329
194427
194521
194616
194715
194818
19497
195012
195110
195215
195315
195414
195518
195617
195714
195820
195918
196015
196119
196217
196318
196412
196517
19668
196720
196811
19699
197021
197120
197214
197317
197416
197519
197613
197716
197810
197923
19809
198117
198226
198322
198423
198522
198623
198724
198814
198915
199016
199114
19925
19966