Marian
Marian is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Relating to Marius or belonging to Mary.
Origin and history
Marian is traditionally a masculine name derived as a Roman family name variant of Marianus, originating from Marius or associated with the Virgin Mary. Historically used as a male name in parts of Europe, it remains relatively rare for boys in the United States. In the U.S., it has seen modest historical usage, with fewer than 2,000 male births registered since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
1,351 babies in the United States have been named Marian since 1880. It ranks #3359 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- NY (28.8 %)
- PA (16.9 %)
- IL (11.9 %)
- AL (8.5 %)
- GA (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 31 |
| 1890-1900 | 26 |
| 1900-1910 | 57 |
| 1910-1920 | 247 |
| 1920-1930 | 338 |
| 1930-1940 | 244 |
| 1940-1950 | 80 |
| 1950-1960 | 94 |
| 1960-1970 | 74 |
| 1970-1980 | 45 |
| 1980-1990 | 39 |
| 1990-2000 | 37 |
| 2000-2010 | 12 |
| 2010-2019 | 16 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Famous people named Marian
- Marian Rejewski: Mathematician, Cryptologist
- Marian Gaborik: Ice hockey player
- Marian Hossa: Ice hockey player
Fun facts
- Marian derives from the Roman name Marianus, which itself comes from the ancient Roman family name Marius.
- While predominantly feminine in modern U.S. usage, Marian has a long tradition of masculine usage in Central and Eastern Europe.