Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Marie
GirlFrench, Hebrew· “uncertain; French form of Mary”
- Meaning
- uncertain; French form of Mary (origin disputed)
- Origin
- French, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- muh-REE
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #618
- US babies 2025
- 474
- Best rank
- #7 (1901)
- Peak year
- 1920
Meaning and origin of Marie
Marie is often said to mean “uncertain; French form of Mary”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to French and Hebrew roots.
Marie is the French form of Mary, which goes back to the Hebrew Miryam. The meaning of Miryam is uncertain: suggestions include bitter, beloved and wished-for child, and it may have an Egyptian source. Marie has been a staple in France and much of Europe, often used as part of compound names such as Anne-Marie. Famous bearers include the scientist Marie Curie and Queen Marie Antoinette. In the United States Marie has long been a popular middle name. It is simple and graceful, with Ree a rare nickname.
Popularity over time
Marie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #7 in 1901, and the most babies received it in 1920, when 12,743 were named Marie. In 2025, 474 babies were named Marie, and it ranked #618 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #13 in 1920, #72 in 1950, #145 in 1980, #374 in 2000, #563 in 2010, and #618 in 2025. Of the 540,077 US girls named Marie since records began, 20% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1910s come next, with 92,086 babies. Since 2010, 7,970 more have been named Marie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Alice, Marjorie, Evelyn, Irene, and Lillian.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Marie ranked highest in South Dakota, Colorado, and Idaho.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | #262 | 5 |
| Colorado | #347 | 18 |
| Idaho | #390 | 6 |
| Washington | #402 | 18 |
| Louisiana | #413 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Marie is usually pronounced muh-REE, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with M and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Murray and Murry.
Middle names for Marie
A few middle names that flow with Marie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Marie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marie mean?
Marie is often said to mean “uncertain; French form of Mary”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to French and Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Marie?
Marie has French and Hebrew roots. Marie is the French form of Mary, which goes back to the Hebrew Miryam.
Is Marie a popular name?
Yes. Marie ranked #618 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Marie a boy or girl name?
Marie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Marie?
Marie is usually pronounced muh-REE. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings