The nameMarion
Marion is a medieval French pet form of Marie. It has been given to both boys and girls in America.
- Unisex name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Marion comes from Marie, from the Hebrew Miryam.
Origin
Hebrew, through French.
History
In the United States Marion reached 42nd for girls in 1922 and 80th for boys in the 1880s. John Wayne was born Marion Morrison.
Marion in other languages
Marion began in France as a pet form of Marie. It passed into English, where it was also given to boys: the actor John Wayne was born Marion Morrison. Other languages go back to Mary: Maria, María.
Did you know?
- Marion Cotillard won the Oscar for Best Actress in 2008 for La Vie en Rose, the first for a French language role.
- Marion Bartoli won Wimbledon in 2013 without dropping a set.
Famous people named Marion
- Marion Cotillard, actress
- Marion Jones, sprinter
- John Wayne, born Marion Morrison
Popularity of the name Marion
Marion in the United States
Marion was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 71,213 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Marion. Its rise began around 1895, and it peaked in 1924. Half of all babies named Marion in the United States were born before 1927, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 173 births a year on average, against 220 in the five years before.
Marion in Ireland
Marion was most popular in Ireland in the 1970s, with 409 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Marion. Half of all babies named Marion in Ireland were born before 1976, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Marion in France
Marion in Belgium
Marion in Switzerland
Marion in Austria
Marion in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Marion
Names from the same generation as Marion, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marion mean?
Marion comes from Marie, from the Hebrew Miryam.
What is the origin of the name Marion?
Hebrew, through French.
Is Marion a girl's or a boy's name?
Marion is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 72% of the babies named Marion are girls.
How popular is the name Marion?
In 2024, Marion was the 1868th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 107 births.
What are the variants of the name Marion?
Variants and related names of Marion include Marian and Marie.
What are good sibling names for Marion?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Jana, Dina, Simone and Anika for a sister, Simeon, Sam, Mike and Immanuel for a brother.
Who are famous people named Marion?
Marion Cotillard, actress; Marion Jones, sprinter; John Wayne, born Marion Morrison.