US Popularity:3488
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Grace; Sea of bitterness
Marianne is a girl's name is of French origin and is a blend of the Hebrew for Marie, meaning "sea of bitterness," and the Hebrew for Anne, meaning "grace." Marianne is one of those timeless names that has remained popular for decades. From 1960s singer and icon Marianne Faithfull to Marianne in Normal People, the phenomenally successful novel by Irish writer Sally Rooney, Marianne remains a name synonymous with romance, creativity, and elegance. Leonard Cohen's famous love song "So Long, Marianne" is an enduring hit, and lovers of his catalog may be drawn to this hybrid name as a nod to Canadian legend.
On this page:
Popularity Trend ChartSimilar NamesRelated Baby Names ListsSibling Name IdeasNames with the Same Meaning

How Popular Is The Name Marianne?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Marianne is currently #2462 on The Bump
Girl:Marianne is currently #1693 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Marianne is currently #3488 in U.S. births
Girl:Marianne is currently #1905 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1905
in 2023
+ 172
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

Similar Names

Explore similar sounding names to find other baby names for your My Favorites list.

Baby Name Lists That Include Name Marianne

Check out these related baby names lists to discover more baby boy and baby girl names and meanings.

Sibling Name Ideas

Are you looking for a sibling name for Marianne? Here are some great options:

Names with the Same Meaning

Explore other names that mean "Star", "Grace".
Sources
Learn how we keep our content accurate and up-to-date by reading our medical review and editorial process.

Search Baby Girl Names

Search by:

  • Name or Meaning
  • Filter
  • Letter