Marie
How to say it: muh-REE · /məˈri/
French form of Mary, from Hebrew Miryam; meaning debated, possibly 'beloved', 'bitter', or 'wished-for child'.
Marie was the 597th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 474 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1900s, its births are down about 15% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #620 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #597 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 474 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,994 |
| Peak decade | 1900s |
| Change over 10 years | −15% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #620 |
| In France, 2025 | #128 among girls’ names, 510 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once at its most common in the 1900s, Marie endures in everyday use far below that former height. A slight further dip is foreseen.
What goes with it
Delicate and lilting with soft clarity, Marie feels gentle and carries saintly heritage that travels easily. Louise matches its graceful air.
Parents who love Marie also love
Nicknames
- Mari
- Rie
Honouring a Marie in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Marie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Norwegian, Swedish, Vietnamese.
In France: #128 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Marie
- Marie Kondō (born 1984)Japanese organizing consultant, author and television show host
- Marie Miyake (born 1985)Japanese voice actress
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