US Popularity:3738
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):Egyptian, Greek
Meaning:Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved
With French origins, Marielle is a well-traveled girl’s name with a variety of meanings. Stemming from Greek and Egyptian roots, there are various theories as to Marielle’s significance, including “sea of bitterness,” “rebelliousness,” “wished-for child,” and “beloved.” Although not quite as popular as other timeless titles like Mary and Maria, Marielle’s delicate sound offers a truly delightful choice. Those with similar names include American actress Mariel Hemingway, who made the world aware of the cute shortened version of Marielle. If you’re looking for a more unique name for your little one, why not consider Marielle?

How Popular Is The Name Marielle?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Marielle is currently #2434 on The Bump
Girl:Marielle is currently #1671 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Marielle is currently #3738 in U.S. births
Girl:Marielle is currently #2064 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2064
in 2023
+ 348
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Marielle, February 2019

  • Behind the Name, Mary, January 2022

  • Name Doctor, Marielle

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 219, 222

  • WordSense Dictionary, Marielle

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Mary, April 2024

  • IMDb, Mariel Hemingway

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