Marian
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-ee-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 328 babies have been named Marian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marian is past its peak , currently ranked #37,671 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,671
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Marian
Marian is a boy name .
Is Marian a boy or girl name? Marian is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,671 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,150. Marian is more commonly used as a girl name.
Marian is currently ranked #37,671 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marian include Mar, Mari, Mariy, Mariie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marian 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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