Mariette Girl

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationma-ree-ET / mɑːr.iˈɛt

French; Latin

Meaning

French: Little Mary; Latin: Sea of Bitterness

Historical & Cultural Background

Mariette is a diminutive form of the name Marie, which is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam. The name has been popular in French-speaking countries and has seen various uses in literature and art. Its charm and elegance have made it a favored choice for girls, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Trend Summary

Mariette has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Mariette

International Variants

  • Marietta (Italian)
  • Mariet (Dutch)
  • Mariette (French)

Famous people named Mariette

Mariette Hartley is an American actress known for her roles in television and film, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s.

Mariette Rupsingh is a Dutch artist recognized for her contemporary paintings and installations.

Fictional characters named Mariette

Mariette is a character in the novel 'The Mysterious Island' by Jules Verne, known for her adventurous spirit.

Mariette is a character in the play 'The Misanthrope' by Molière, representing youthful innocence.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mariette was first seen in the United States in 1887. Mariette has ranked as high as #983 nationally, which occurred in 1950, and has been most popular in Maine, Illinois, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Mariette has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mariette (1960)

StateBirthsShare
IL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18875
19035
19045
19055
19095
19125
19136
191513
19169
191718
191815
191910
192011
19218
192212
192312
192417
192513
192616
19276
192824
19297
193011
193113
193213
193322
19347
193516
193613
19379
193815
193912
194014
194112
19428
194318
194415
194510
19468
194719
194811
194913
195025
195118
195218
195319
195410
195514
195616
195715
195811
195913
196018
196111
196219
19639
196412
196512
196612
19676
196815
196911
197016
197110
197213
197310
19747
19757
19766
19776
19788
19795
198016
198113
198218
198312
19849
198511
19865
198712
19889
198915
199010
19947
19985
19997
20005
20056
20065
20137
20166
20219
20237