Marnie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Marnie has its roots in Hebrew and is associated with meanings connected to the sea and rebelliousness. It evolved from names like Miriam and Marina. Marnie has gained popularity since the mid-20th century and is often seen as a charming and vintage name today, with no direct biblical relevance. Notable people with the name include Marnie Stern, Marnie Nixon, and Marnie Schulenburg.
The name Marnie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West 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, Marnie 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, 'Marnie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5714th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4309th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2118th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 643rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2983rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6825th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3628th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marnie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marnie"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːrni/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Marnie is derived from the Hebrew name 'Miriam,' which means 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness.' It can also be seen as a diminutive form of the name 'Marina,' which is derived from Latin, meaning 'of the sea.'
Meaning
of the sea, rebelliousness
Language Evolution
Miriam, Marina, Marnie
Historical Usage
Marnie gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, and has been used in literature and film, contributing to its familiarity.
Variants & Derivatives
Marina, Marny, Marn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Marnie is viewed as a charming and vintage name, often associated with strong female characters in media.
Famous People
Marnie Stern (musician), Marnie Nixon (singer), Marnie Schulenburg (actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marnie"
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 "Marnie"
"Marnie" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5714th of 9107 | 35 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4309th of 9204 | 79 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2118th of 12526 | 514 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 643rd of 19264 | 4,067 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2983rd of 27321 | 570 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6825th of 35406 | 274 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3628th of 30306 | 515 |
Regional Popularity of "Marnie" 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 "Marnie" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
77.37% 1723rd/2227 |
72.02% 1750th/2430 |
- |
58.38% 1620th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
18.66% 548th/2937 |
17.40% 606th/3483 |
26.81% 943rd/3518 |
13.60% 550th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
72.86% 2685th/3685 |
55.24% 2472nd/4475 |
83.13% 4318th/5194 |
54.03% 3413th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
88.13% 3511th/3984 |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
71.86% 4902nd/6822 |
60.69% 3809th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marnie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marnie" 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.