The nameMarise

Marise is a French form of Marie, mostly given from the 1930s to the 1950s.

Meaning

Like Mary, it comes from the Hebrew Miriam, of debated meaning.

Origin

French, through Marie, close to Maryse.

History

First found in 1920, Marise was given steadily until the 1950s, with a peak around 1950. It is no longer given.

Popularity of the name Marise

Marise in France

1951peak year (80 births)
1,830babies named Marise in France since 1900
04080 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Marise was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 550 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Marise. Its rise began around 1922, and it peaked in 1951. Half of all babies named Marise in France were born before 1945, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marise mean?

Like Mary, it comes from the Hebrew Miriam, of debated meaning.

What is the origin of the name Marise?

French, through Marie, close to Maryse.

Is Marise a girl's or a boy's name?

Marise is a girl's name.