Marian
Peaked at #64 nationally in 1924, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Marian has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Marian — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#64
in 1924
Current rank
#1151
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Marian reached its peak popularity for girls in 1924, ranking #64 nationally with 4,197 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1264 (2014) to #1151 (2024) — a 9% improvement.
As of 2024, Marian ranks #1151 nationally for girls, with 209 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,151 | 209 |
| 2023 | #1,156 | 210 |
| 2022 | #1,141 | 214 |
| 2021 | #1,309 | 173 |
| 2020 | #1,345 | 164 |
| 2019 | #1,237 | 190 |
| 2018 | #1,205 | 197 |
| 2017 | #1,248 | 190 |
Marian — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#825
in 1901
Last ranked
#13364
in 2021
Years tracked
100
1881–2021
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Marian reached its peak popularity for boys in 1901, ranking #825 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Marian hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2021, when it stood at #13364.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | #13,364 | 5 |
| 2020 | #11,481 | 6 |
| 2017 | #10,386 | 7 |
| 2016 | #8,571 | 9 |
| 2008 | #10,617 | 7 |
| 2005 | #12,644 | 5 |
| 1998 | #9,213 | 6 |
| 1996 | #9,969 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Marian most popular?
Marian was most popular in 1924, when it ranked #64 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Marian becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Marian?
At least 143,077 babies have been recorded with the name Marian in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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