The nameMarit
Marit is a Norwegian and Dutch form of Margaret.
- Girl's name
- Norwegian and Dutch
- Feast day
Meaning
Marit comes from Margaret, from the Greek margarites, "pearl".
Origin
Norwegian and Dutch.
History
In the United States Marit reached 3276th place in 1967.
Did you know?
- The Norwegian cross country skier Marit Bjørgen won fifteen Winter Olympic medals, eight of them gold, a record.
Famous people named Marit
- Marit Bjørgen, cross country skier
Popularity of the name Marit
Marit in the United States
Marit was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 151 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Marit. Its rise began around 1947, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Marit in the United States were born before 1992.
Marit in Belgium
Marit was most popular in Belgium in the 2000s, with 328 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Marit. Half of all babies named Marit in Belgium were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 13 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.
Marit in Norway
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marit mean?
Marit comes from Margaret, from the Greek margarites, "pearl".
What is the origin of the name Marit?
Norwegian and Dutch.
Is Marit a girl's or a boy's name?
Marit is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Marit?
In 2024, Marit was the 9795th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 10 births.
What are the variants of the name Marit?
Variants and related names of Marit include Margaret and Marguerite.
Who are famous people named Marit?
Marit Bjørgen, cross country skier.