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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Marnie — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Marni|Marnita
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Marnie

MAR-nee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2488
↑↑ Surging
#2488
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 21
Peak rank
#2458 in 2022
5yr change
+234 ranks
Birth frequency
2.0 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2488 · Rising since 2020

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.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Marnie

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2488

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+234 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
CelticScottishNatureVintage2-syllableGirlRareNauticalMid-centuryRetro-chic
Character
oceanic mysterypsychological complexity
STRONG
High confidence

Marnie is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2488 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +234 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2488 · very rare
Marnie at a Glance
Meaning:From Scottish meaning 'of the sea' or 'from the sea', derived from Old Norse 'mær' (maiden) combined with Norse maritime roots
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Norse
Peak rank:#2458 in 2022
5yr change:+234 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Marnie (film character)
Alfred Hitchcock's 1964 film
Similar Sound
MarlaMargeMarinaMarieMarin◈
Similar Style
IrisHazel◈VeraNaomiEvie
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Marnie
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Marnie illustration
Name Intelligence
Marnie · Overview
Summary

Marnie is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2488 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Marnie scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 234 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Vintage character
Marnie carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Marnie is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
marnie.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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