Marie
Pronunciation: [ m-er-EE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Marie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 704 babies have been named Marie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,818 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,818
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Marie
Marie is a boy name .
Is Marie a boy or girl name? Marie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,818 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #637. Marie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Marie is currently ranked #19,818 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marie include Mar, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marie include Mario, Mariano, Marion, Marius, Marino . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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