Marna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Marna originates from Hebrew, meaning 'bitterness'. It has evolved from historical forms such as Miriam and Mara. The name is often associated with themes of resilience and has biblical relevance through its connection to Naomi's expression of bitterness. Today, Marna is seen as a unique and modern name.
The name Marna is most popular in Ohio, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Marna has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled 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, 'Marna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2311th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1183rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1427th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2144th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14057th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 30690th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Marna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marna"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːrnə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Marna is derived from the Hebrew word 'marah', which means 'bitterness' or 'to be bitter'.
Meaning
bitterness
Language Evolution
Miriam, Mara, Marna
Biblical Background
The name Marna is related to the biblical name Mara, which was used by Naomi in the Book of Ruth to express her bitterness over her misfortunes.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, often associated with the themes of resilience and overcoming adversity.
Variants & Derivatives
Mara, Marni, Marna
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Marna is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with strength and depth.
Famous People
Marna H. F. H. K. H. K. van der Molen, Marna S. Thomas
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marna"
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 "Marna"
"Marna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2311th of 9107 | 259 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1183rd of 9204 | 727 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1427th of 12526 | 1,010 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2144th of 19264 | 625 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14057th of 27321 | 47 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 30690th of 35406 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Marna" 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 "Marna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
95.13% 1347th/1416 |
- | - |
100.00% 1142nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
54.72% 846th/1546 |
81.36% 1266th/1556 |
- |
65.87% 1019th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
50.70% 1129th/2227 |
62.84% 1527th/2430 |
- |
48.00% 1332nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
62.14% 1825th/2937 |
78.87% 2747th/3483 |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marna" 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.