US Popularity:3838
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Grace; Sea of bitterness
Marianne is a girl's name is of French origin and is a blend of the Hebrew for Marie, meaning "sea of bitterness," and the Hebrew for Anne, meaning "grace." Marianne is one of those timeless names that has remained popular for decades. From 1960s singer and icon Marianne Faithfull to Marianne in Normal People, the phenomenally successful novel by Irish writer Sally Rooney, Marianne remains a name synonymous with romance, creativity, and elegance. Leonard Cohen's famous love song "So Long, Marianne" is an enduring hit, and lovers of his catalog may be drawn to this hybrid name as a nod to Canadian legend.
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How Popular Is The Name Marianne?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Marianne is currently #2462 on The Bump
Girl:Marianne is currently #1693 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Marianne is currently #3838 in U.S. births
Girl:Marianne is currently #2122 in U.S. births

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2024
#2122
in 2024
- 217
from 2023
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