Marianna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marianna is a name that combines elements from Latin and Hebrew origins, meaning graceful. It evolved from historical forms like Maria and Anna, showcasing traits of elegance. It has no direct biblical relevance but is derived from biblical names. The name gained prominence in the 19th century and is currently seen as a classic choice.
The name Marianna is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marianna has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marianna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 716th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 715th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1023rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1332nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1209th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 810th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 829th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marianna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marianna"
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛr.iˈæn.ə/
Origin
Latin and Hebrew
Etymology
Marianna is a combination of the names Maria, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness', and Anna, which is of Hebrew origin meaning 'grace'.
Meaning
graceful
Language Evolution
Maria, Mariam, Marianna
Historical Usage
Marianna gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Europe and the Americas, as a blend of the names Maria and Anna.
Variants & Derivatives
Mariana, Maria, Anna
Modern Popularity & Image
Marianna is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with grace and beauty.
Famous People
Marianna Hill, Marianna Palka
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marianna"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Marianna"
"Marianna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 716th of 9107 | 1,828 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 715th of 9204 | 1,825 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1023rd of 12526 | 1,898 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1332nd of 19264 | 1,326 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1209th of 27321 | 2,144 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 810th of 35406 | 5,098 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 829th of 30306 | 3,932 |
Regional Popularity of "Marianna" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Marianna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
39.19% 555th/1416 |
29.30% 404th/1379 |
53.34% 1262nd/2366 |
100.00% 1142nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
38.16% 590th/1546 |
31.11% 484th/1556 |
52.53% 1236th/2353 |
57.92% 896th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
46.83% 1043rd/2227 |
28.60% 695th/2430 |
46.55% 1328th/2853 |
36.72% 1019th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
55.02% 1616th/2937 |
25.27% 880th/3483 |
54.83% 1929th/3518 |
29.60% 1197th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
38.21% 1408th/3685 |
20.16% 902nd/4475 |
27.49% 1428th/5194 |
17.63% 1114th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
17.04% 781st/4582 |
13.48% 696th/5164 |
12.27% 897th/7313 |
10.42% 778th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
19.43% 774th/3984 |
16.67% 748th/4487 |
14.03% 957th/6822 |
13.03% 818th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marianna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marianna" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.