Marielle
Marielle is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Drop of the sea, bitter, or wished-for child.
Origin and history
Marielle is a French name originally formed as a diminutive of Marie, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Maryam. It offers a softer, rhythmic alternative to Mary or Mariel. In the United States, it maintains a steady, moderate presence as a classic yet under-the-radar choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,530 babies in the United States have been named Marielle since 1880. It ranks #2600 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1495.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.3 %)
- NY (23.2 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- NJ (7.1 %)
- PA (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 21 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 23 |
| 1960-1970 | 137 |
| 1970-1980 | 114 |
| 1980-1990 | 568 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,051 |
| 2000-2010 | 910 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,092 |
| 2020-2029 | 609 |
Famous people named Marielle
- Marielle Heller: Director, Actress
- Marielle Goitschel: Alpine skier, Olympic champion
Nicknames
Mari, Ellie, Elle
Fun facts
- Marielle developed in France as a hypocoristic form of Marie, combining the traditional name with the '-elle' diminutive suffix.
- While never reaching top-tier popularity in the U.S., Marielle has maintained consistent usage over several decades.