Marna
Marna is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Rejoice, or of the sea.
Origin and history
Marna is a female given name considered either a variant of Marina, meaning 'of the sea', or a diminutive of Marnina, a Hebrew name meaning 'rejoice'. It enjoyed moderate usage in the United States during the mid-20th century but is now uncommon. It offers a distinct, vintage sound reminiscent of names like Marna and Marnie.
Popularity in the United States
2,678 babies in the United States have been named Marna since 1880. It ranks #3410 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.2 %)
- OH (19.7 %)
- NY (9.9 %)
- IL (9.4 %)
- MN (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 57 |
| 1920-1930 | 276 |
| 1930-1940 | 387 |
| 1940-1950 | 499 |
| 1950-1960 | 573 |
| 1960-1970 | 491 |
| 1970-1980 | 328 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Marna
- Marna Schulman: Producer
Fun facts
- Marna functions both as a short form of the Latin-derived Marina and a independent Hebrew name meaning rejoice.
- The name experienced its highest period of popularity in the U.S. during the 1930s through the 1950s.