gender neutral
Marion
star of the sea
About Marion
Marion represents understated elegance and quiet confidence, offering a name that has weathered trends while maintaining its dignified appeal. This timeless choice avoids the pitfalls of overly trendy names that may feel dated within a generation. Marion possesses a literary quality, having appeared in classic literature and film, connecting your daughter to cultural heritage. The name's gender-neutral history gives it a progressive edge while remaining traditionally feminine in contemporary usage. Marion works exceptionally well for parents seeking a name that's recognizable but not common, sophisticated but not pretentious. The name suggests intelligence, reliability, and grace—qualities that serve well throughout life. Marion's simplicity is its strength, requiring no explanation or spelling assistance while still feeling special and intentional.
Popularity of the Name Marion
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #137 | |||
| 1881 | #143 | |||
| 1882 | #128 | |||
| 1883 | #115 | |||
| 1884 | #133 | |||
| 1885 | #126 | |||
| 1886 | #113 | |||
| 1887 | #118 | |||
| 1888 | #114 | |||
| 1889 | #115 | |||
| 1890 | #106 | |||
| 1891 | #99 | |||
| 1892 | #95 | |||
| 1893 | #93 | |||
| 1894 | #89 | |||
| 1895 | #69 | |||
| 1896 | #67 | |||
| 1897 | #60 | |||
| 1898 | #62 | |||
| 1899 | #63 | |||
| 1900 | #66 | #68 | ||
| 1901 | #63 | #46 | ||
| 1902 | #66 | #60 | ||
| 1903 | #61 | #57 | ||
| 1904 | #65 | #74 | ||
| 1905 | #65 | #68 | ||
| 1906 | #63 | #68 | ||
| 1907 | #63 | #63 | ||
| 1908 | #63 | #62 | ||
| 1909 | #58 | #62 | ||
| 1910 | #59 | #60 | ||
| 1911 | #58 | #69 | ||
| 1912 | #55 | #55 | ||
| 1913 | #51 | #55 | ||
| 1914 | #50 | #51 | ||
| 1915 | #50 | #64 | ||
| 1916 | #47 | #67 | ||
| 1917 | #45 | #51 | ||
| 1918 | #45 | #73 | ||
| 1919 | #44 | #60 | ||
| 1920 | #43 | #53 | ||
| 1921 | #43 | #52 | ||
| 1922 | #42 | #62 | ||
| 1923 | #44 | #53 | ||
| 1924 | #46 | #53 | ||
| 1925 | #47 | #66 | ||
| 1926 | #47 | #51 | ||
| 1927 | #51 | #63 | ||
| 1928 | #47 | #42 | ||
| 1929 | #53 | #53 | ||
| 1930 | #60 | #52 | ||
| 1931 | #66 | #45 | ||
| 1932 | #73 | #45 | ||
| 1933 | #73 | #36 | ||
| 1934 | #86 | #37 | ||
| 1935 | #88 | #31 | ||
| 1936 | #93 | #36 | ||
| 1937 | #109 | #35 | ||
| 1938 | #118 | #36 | ||
| 1939 | #120 | #39 | ||
| 1940 | #120 | #33 | ||
| 1941 | #130 | #39 | ||
| 1942 | #130 | #38 | ||
| 1943 | #129 | #38 | ||
| 1944 | #140 | #42 | ||
| 1945 | #145 | #39 | ||
| 1946 | #155 | #52 | ||
| 1947 | #160 | #53 | ||
| 1948 | #175 | #61 | ||
| 1949 | #182 | #56 | ||
| 1950 | #196 | #59 | ||
| 1951 | #207 | #53 | ||
| 1952 | #217 | #61 | ||
| 1953 | #226 | #68 | ||
| 1954 | #219 | #62 | ||
| 1955 | #240 | #57 | ||
| 1956 | #252 | #65 | ||
| 1957 | #267 | #95 | ||
| 1958 | #271 | #114 | ||
| 1959 | #298 | #108 | ||
| 1960 | #330 | #122 | ||
| 1961 | #347 | #112 | ||
| 1962 | #339 | #120 | ||
| 1963 | #349 | #125 | ||
| 1964 | #350 | #147 | #144 | |
| 1965 | #387 | #129 | #125 | |
| 1966 | #396 | #147 | #126 | |
| 1967 | #436 | #166 | #147 | |
| 1968 | #462 | #214 | #131 | |
| 1969 | #475 | #229 | #150 | |
| 1970 | #513 | #198 | #170 | |
| 1971 | #515 | #242 | #150 | |
| 1972 | #565 | #237 | #138 | |
| 1973 | #589 | #343 | #156 | |
| 1974 | #652 | #243 | #151 | |
| 1975 | #652 | #242 | #156 | |
| 1976 | #753 | #259 | #165 | |
| 1977 | #686 | #297 | #178 | |
| 1978 | #815 | #282 | #170 | |
| 1979 | #843 | #256 | #166 | |
| 1980 | #828 | #294 | #166 | |
| 1981 | #777 | #158 | ||
| 1982 | #778 | #317 | #184 | |
| 1983 | #868 | #201 | ||
| 1984 | #906 | #347 | #180 | |
| 1985 | #937 | #210 | ||
| 1986 | #976 | #191 | ||
| 1988 | #954 | #145 | ||
| 1987 | #137 | |||
| 1989 | #431 | |||
| 1990 | #256 | |||
| 1991 | #332 | #559 | ||
| 1992 | #298 | #579 | ||
| 1993 | #403 | #742 | ||
| 1994 | #367 | #677 | ||
| 1995 | #348 | #713 | ||
| 1996 | #381 | #735 | ||
| 1997 | #340 | #826 | ||
| 1998 | #309 | #728 | ||
| 1999 | #598 | #862 | ||
| 2000 | #624 | #698 | ||
| 2002 | #429 | #637 | ||
| 2007 | #793 | #529 | ||
| 2001 | #605 | |||
| 2003 | #674 | |||
| 2004 | #646 | |||
| 2005 | #784 | |||
| 2006 | #689 | |||
| 2008 | #810 | |||
| 2009 | #583 | |||
| 2010 | #526 | |||
| 2011 | #616 | |||
| 2012 | #450 | |||
| 2013 | #475 | |||
| 2014 | #488 | |||
| 2015 | #431 | |||
| 2016 | #436 | |||
| 2017 | #478 | |||
| 2018 | #519 | |||
| 2019 | #494 | |||
| 2020 | #527 | |||
| 2021 | #553 | |||
| 2022 | #570 | |||
| 2023 | #679 | |||
| 2024 | #742 | |||
| 2025 | #542 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Marion
Names Similar to Marion
Nicknames for Marion
- Mari
- Rion
- Mary
- Rio
- Mimi
Famous People Named Marion
| Marion Cotillard | French actress |
| Marion Jones | American track and field athlete |
| Marion Davies | American actress and producer |
| Marion Barber | American football player |
| Marion Lorne | American actress - known for "Bewitched" |
| Marion Zimmer Bradley | American author - known for "Mists of Avalon" |
| Marion Ross | American actress - known for "Happy Days" |
| Marion Crane | Early American women's rights advocate |
| Marion Harris | American jazz singer |
| Marion Nestle | American nutritionist and author |
| Marion Donovan | American inventor of the disposable diaper |
| Marion Motley | American football player |
| Marion Barry | American politician and Mayor of Washington, D.C |
| Marion Tinsley | American checkers player |
| Marion Maréchal | French politician |
| Marion Bartoli | French tennis player |
| Marion Barber III | American football player |
| Marion Clignet | American-born French cyclist |
Characters Named Marion
| Marion Crane | "Psycho" - novel and movie |
| Marion Ravenwood | "Indiana Jones" series |
| Marion St. Claire | "Notting Hill" - movie |
| Marion Cotillard | "The Dark Knight Rises" - movie |
| Marion Hawthorne | "Glee" - TV series |
| Marion "Molly" Weasley | "Harry Potter" series |
| Marion Whittaker | "Lethal Weapon" - movie |
| Marion Kirby | "Topper" - novel and movie |
| Marion Wormer | "Animal House" - movie |
| Marion Hedges | "The Cosby Show" - TV series |
| Marion Caldwell | "The Fosters" - TV series |
| Marion Garretty | "Murder, She Wrote" - TV series |
| Marion Kerby | "Topper" - novel and movie |
| Marion Brookhart | "The Help" - novel and movie |
| Marion Moseby | "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" - TV series |
| Marion Holmes | "Meet Me in St. Louis" - movie |
| Marion Dufresne | "Cast Away" - movie |
| Marion Gilbreath | "The Thorn Birds" - novel and TV miniseries |
| Marion Wormser | "Bachelor Party" - movie |
| Marion Cotesworth-Haye | "The Philadelphia Story" - movie |