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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Marion — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Mario|Mariona
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Marion

◈

MARE-ee-un · 3 syllables

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Girl
#1867
↓ Fading
Girl
#1867
Popularity score: 24
↓ Fading
Peak
#1645 in 2021
5yr
-204 ranks
Velocity
-204
Birth frequency
3.0 per 100,000 births
Boy
#2321
Popularity score: 22
↑ Rising
Peak
#2321 in 2024
5yr
+32 ranks
Velocity
+32
Birth frequency
1.7 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2321 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Marion

Popularity score: 22  ·  SSA Rank: #2321

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1867 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Marion

Popularity score: 24  ·  SSA Rank: #1867

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-204 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishUnisex3-syllableClassicVintageNature-adjacentGroundedTraditional
Character
gentle resiliencequiet strengththoughtful couragebalanced wisdomsteady grace
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Marions

talentedresilientcharismaticdedicatedversatile
STRONG
High confidence

Marion is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1867 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -204 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2321 · very rare
Marion at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from Máire, the Irish form of Mary. Historically associated with the Virgin Mary and carries connotations of beloved or of the sea in Celtic tradition.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#1645 in 2021
5yr change:-204 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #1867 · Boy #2321
Notable bearers
Marion Barry
Mayor of Washington, D.C.
Marion Davies
Actor and film producer
Marion Cotillard
French actress
Marion Nestle
Nutritionist and food safety expert
Marion Zimmer Bradley
Science fiction and fantasy author
Similar Sound
Marian◈MiriamMarianaMaureenMoira
Similar Style
Ronan◈Soren◈Finn◈CormacEwanSiobhan
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Marion
Wren◈Rowan◈Hazel◈Brennan◈FionaDeclan◈IvyStellan◈
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Soren◈
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Finn◈
Irish · #11396
↓ Fading
Siobhan
Irish · #1931
→ Stable
Madelyn
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→ Stable
Lyla
Celtic · #83
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Marion illustration
Name Intelligence
Marion · Overview
Summary

Marion is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1867 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Classic · Vintage character
Marion carries a grounded, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 204 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
marion.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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