Marnie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmɑːrni/

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Origin

Hebrew

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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.'

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Meaning

of the sea, rebelliousness

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Language Evolution

Miriam, Marina, Marnie

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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.

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Variants & Derivatives

Marina, Marny, Marn

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Marnie is viewed as a charming and vintage name, often associated with strong female characters in media.

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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.