"beloved, wished-for child"
Origin: Hebrew (Miryam)
Language: French
Marie
Pronunciation: [ m-er-EE ]
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The Story of Marie
Marie is the French form of Mary, which comes from the Latin Maria, itself from the Hebrew Miryam. The Hebrew meaning is debated: scholars have proposed 'beloved', 'wished-for child', 'sea of bitterness', and 'rebelliousness'. The name became one of the most widespread in Christian history through the Virgin Mary, and Marie became the dominant French form carried across Europe by French royal and aristocratic tradition.
Marie was an extraordinarily common first or middle name in France and Belgium throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries—so common it was used as a generic term for 'woman'. Today it is beloved as a middle name across the English-speaking world for its elegance, and is seeing a revival as a first name among parents seeking vintage French charm.
In France, Marie has been the name of queens, saints, and revolutionaries. Marie Antoinette gave the name tragic royal grandeur. In Belgium and French Canada, Marie compounds like Marie-Claire and Marie-Louise are cherished traditions.
Historical Record
Marie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 142,187 babies have been named Marie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marie is past its peak , currently ranked #637 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the only person to win in two different sciences
- Marie Antoinette was Queen of France from 1774 until the Revolution
- Marie is still a top-10 name in France
Marie in Other Languages
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Maria
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Maria
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Maria
Popularity Over Time
#637
Current Rank
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Peaked 1950
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Famous People Named Marie
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Marie Kondo
Business
1984
Japanese organizing consultant and author who created the KonMari decluttering method
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Marie Curie
Scientist
1867
Polish-French physicist and chemist, first woman to win a Nobel Prize, won in both Physics and Chemistry
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Marie Antoinette
Royalty
1755
Last Queen of France before the Revolution, iconic figure of luxury and tragedy
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #637
- Total SSA Count
- 461
- Cultural Origins
- French German English Dutch Scandinavian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
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- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Mari
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marie
What does the name Marie mean?
"beloved, wished-for child" (from Hebrew (Miryam)). "sea of bitterness" (from Hebrew). "rebellion" (from Hebrew alternative etymology). Marie is the French form of Mary, which comes from the Latin Maria, itself from the Hebrew Miryam. The Hebrew meaning is debated: scholars have proposed 'beloved', 'wished-for child', 'sea of bitterness', and 'rebelliousness'. The name became one of the most widespread in Christian history through the Virgin Mary, and Marie became the dominant French form carried across Europe by French royal and aristocratic tradition.
What is the origin of the name Marie?
Marie has Hebrew (Miryam), Hebrew, Hebrew alternative etymology, French, German, English, Dutch, and Scandinavian origins. In Hebrew (Miryam), it means "beloved, wished-for child". In Hebrew, it means "sea of bitterness". In Hebrew alternative etymology, it means "rebellion".
Is Marie a boy or girl name?
Marie is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #637. As a boy name, it is ranked #19818. Marie is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Marie?
Marie is pronounced m-er-EE.
How popular is the name Marie?
Marie is currently ranked #637 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Marie?
Common nicknames for Marie include Mari and Rie.
What are good middle names for Marie?
Popular middle name pairings include Marie Claire, Marie Louise, Marie Elise, Marie Celeste, Marie Noelle, and Marie Rose.
What are good sibling names for Marie?
Names that pair well with Marie as siblings include Pierre, Juliette, Henri, Cecile, Emile, and Lisette.
How many syllables does Marie have?
Marie has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Marie a common or rare name?
Marie is moderately common, ranked #637 for girls in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.
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About the Name Marie
Marie is a girl name with French, German, English, Dutch, and Scandinavian origins . The name means "beloved, wished-for child" in Hebrew (Miryam) .
Is Marie a boy or girl name? Marie is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #637 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,818. Marie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Marie is currently ranked #637 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Marie has 2 syllables and is pronounced m-er-EE, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Marie include Mari and Rie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marie include Maria, Mariana, Mariah, Mariam, Marina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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