What does the name Marian mean?

The name Marian means "Sea of bitterness, beloved".

What is the origin of the name Marian?

Marian is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 209 babies were named Marian in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Marian is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 209 →

All-Time Total: 134,396

Peak Year: 1924

Marian is a name of Latin origin, derived from the male name Marianus, which means "of Marius." It has evolved into a popular female name.

Girl names closely related to Marian

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Boy names closely related to Marian

Braedon Reagan Azrael Jiraiya Aydan Abner Jeriah Mikah

Names with similar meaning to Marian

Maira Maleah Malia Maliah Maliyah Mamie Mara Marbella

Births per year in the United States

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