Annemarie
Annemarie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Grace combined with wished-for child or bitterness.
Origin and history
Annemarie is a compound name combining Anne (from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace') and Marie (from the Hebrew Maryam). It developed primarily in French and German traditions before being adopted in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it is a classic, moderately used choice that peaked in popularity during the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
12,383 babies in the United States have been named Annemarie since 1880. It ranks #1447 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1730.
States where it is most popular
- NY (25.2 %)
- CA (13.5 %)
- MA (10.5 %)
- PA (10.3 %)
- NJ (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 39 |
| 1920-1930 | 90 |
| 1930-1940 | 217 |
| 1940-1950 | 556 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,032 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,812 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,994 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,617 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,629 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,208 |
| 2010-2019 | 818 |
| 2020-2029 | 371 |
Famous people named Annemarie
- Annemarie Moser-Pröll: alpine skier, athlete
- Annemarie Schwarzenbach: writer, photographer
Nicknames
Anne, Annie, Marie
Fun facts
- It is one of the most enduring French and European double-barrel names brought into English usage.
- Annemarie Johansen is the brave young protagonist in Lois Lowry's acclaimed children's novel 'Number the Stars'.